Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Can anyone get infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by getting a handjob? The person's health status is unknown. What is the earliest test someone can have to know the status?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the query. The chances of HIV transmission by handjob is nil. The test can be HIV 1 and 2 RNA PCR (Real-Time Polymerase chain reaction) after 12 to 14 days exposure.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thanks for the reply.
After five days of getting a handjob, I happened to take an HIV RNA PCR test, and the report is very confusing. Though the report says negative, the values are confusing. I am unable to understand if the numbers are borderline, and I require any retest. I request you to kindly help in the analysis and advise if I need to retake the test.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the query. The HIV RNA PCR test results are negative. Now there is no need for further HIV tests. You can go for an HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure for conclusive results and be relieved of anxiety.
Patient's Query
HI doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
As the HIV RNA PCR test is negative, is there any reason to get tested for antibodies after three months? What is the accuracy of the PCR report? Also, it was a handjob which I got, and the person did not have any cuts on hand and applied sanitizer before the act. Are there any chances for the result to differ afterward?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the follow-up query. I do not see any need for HIV tests based on exposure history. If you are too anxious, go for an HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your response.
Can I resume my family life as the results are negative, or is there a risk, and should I wait?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the follow-up query.
If the risk is an only handjob, then there is no need to worry. You can lead a normal family life.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
Yes, it was only handjob and no ejaculation as well.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the follow-up query.
Then there is nothing to worry about the HIV. You can lead a normal family life.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
In follow up to the handjob, I tested RNA PCR after five and eleven days. The report was non-reactive. Again on the twenty-eighth day, I did tests for the CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay) and ELISA (Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay) methods. The result was non-reactive. On thirty days, I tested for RNA PCR quantitative test and attached the report. My understanding of the report is not detected as per the description. I request you view my report and advice whether it is negative. Am I free from HIV, or do I still need to wait for 90 days of testing? Kindly advise. Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the follow-up query. The HIV PCR test report is negative. With the described exposure history, I do not see a need for any further HIV tests.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
As RNA PCR, CMIA and ELISA, all these three reports are negative after a month time. Can I consider it conclusive? I wanted to start my family life, and so I was worried. Is there any chance where RNA will not show after a month as well? I had three RNA tests for days 5, 11, and now after more than 30 days with ELISA and CMIA. All the results are negative.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the follow-up query. The risk exposure does not transmit HIV. Moreover, HIV tests were not required for the risk exposure. Anyway, they have come negative implies you were not exposed earlier to it too. In my opinion, you can lead a normal family life without worrying about HIV. There is no need for further HIV tests.
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