Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am a male and had sex with a man. He did handjob without oral sex. I am not sure whether he touched my penis tip with a cut in his fingers. I took a PrEP (Pre exposure Prophylaxis) for 6 days last week on a difference of two hours. Should I be concerned about HIV infection?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission in a single unprotected handjob is nil unless there were bleeding wounds in hand.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor for the reply,
We had sex in the dim light and I had a small cut on my penis. What is the chance of HIV transmission from the blood if he had a cut in his hands? How effective is PrEP if taken for a week?
Hi,
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The chances are nil because HIV is in nanometer size and needs blood to stay alive. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is 80 % effective but you do not need it. Do not be anxious and relax yourself.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor for the reply,
Can you explain in detail?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
For heterosexual activity, PrEP is 80 % effective after 7 days of regular intake within hours. In your case, there may be direct contact of blood into your cut on the penis. PrEP is not proved to be effective in such conditions. May be the drug is likely to be present in the blood.
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