Can exposure to pre-seminal fluid cause HIV?

Question

Hi doctor,

I want to know if the pre-seminal fluid can infect HIV. I had an exposure. My anus was in contact with his fluid. One guy put his penis in my anus four or five times, no penetration, but that fluid was present.

I took an RNA HIV test 16 days after that exposure. It was negative. After 48 days, I took a fourth-generation HIV test, antibody/antigen. It was negative too. Is that conclusive? Do I need more tests?

Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There is a possibility of transmission of HIV by pre-seminal fluid if the person is HIV positive. If negative, the chances are nil. The two tests done are reliable and suggest you are free from HIV. But it would be better if you could go for an HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure to be totally free from anxiety. The chances of tests coming back positive later are almost nil.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The chances are less than normal intercourse, but it is possible. Once he is negative, it is almost nil. Moreover, your test results are also negative. You can relax.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.