Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am a 28-year-old male with a weight of 77.3 kg. Last month, I had unprotected oral and protected anal sex with a sex worker. I have a small wound on my finger. She removed my condom and cleaned my penis foreskin with her hands. So, there is a chance of her vaginal fluid contacting my wound and penis. For the past week, I have had symptoms like itching, weight loss of 2 kgs compared to last month, cold, night sweats, burning sensation in the anus, and ulcer in the mouth and penis. There are no rashes, fever, or skin sores. Should I be concerned about HIV infection?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission in single unprotected sex with an infected person is almost nil. Do not worry if there were no bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. But other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like the HSV (herpes simplex virus) infection spread through sex, kissing, or skin-to-skin contact. Consult your doctor for a physical examination. Your symptoms are non-specific. Do HIV antibody test. If negative, repeat the same after three months of exposure. Do HSV type 1 and 2 IgM and IgG antibody test.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor for the reply,
What are my chances of developing a HIV infection? What are the treatment procedures? I have dryness in the lips.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The chances of HIV transmission are low. If symptomatic, I suggest tablet Paracetamol for fever or pain and tablet Cetirizine for cold. It should subside within a few days. Consult your doctor for examination.
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