Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I understand how bizarre my question can sound, given the circumstances, but still, it is an urgent matter for me. I was staying in a hotel and masturbated in the bathroom (in my room). I fear that I could have obtained HIV, if some semen or blood of the previous visitor had been on the facilities (or on the soap, which was dry and in a box and was not exposed to fresh air or light) and then came in contact with my penis (or some small wounds on penis or hands, if there were some, I do not remember their presence though). Can you look at it seriously and answer (with explanation), and what is the probability for me to have obtained HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)? Even small real probability frightens me. I am a virgin.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.
There is absolutely no chance of acquiring HIV this way. HIV is only transmitted through unprotected sex e.g., either vaginal, anal or oral sex. Firstly, the virus does not survive outside the body for more than a few seconds and dies quickly in drying. Secondly, intact skin does not provide access to the bloodstream. However, even if we assume that you had a break in your skin barrier at that time, then also a paper thin cut or a scratch that is not even bleeding does not provide access to the bloodstream. There has to be a fresh actively bleeding deep cut for the virus to gain access to the bloodstream. In my view, you have no risk of HIV, whatsoever.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
So you also think that I do not have to take any tests for HIV (I also never took them in my life) or perhaps other diseases (if there are some which I could have got)?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Yes, I do not think you need to test for HIV. Also, there is no need to routinely screen for any other infection after a hotel stay.
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