Can HIV spread from anal contact without penetration?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was forcefully raped by my friend. I could not tell whether its a rape or not. He stripped me when I was sleeping. He shook my penis, and when I woke, my penis got erect. He tried to insert my penis into his anus three times.

I am sure, and he is also sure, that my penis did not penetrate his anus. His anus was tight. After three days of that event, I felt a burning sensation in my penis track. After ten days, I got a yeast-like infection on my penis with red spots along with white substances.

I consulted a dermatologist. He prescribed me an antifungal cream and an antibacterial tablet for two days. It was cured within two days. Now, it has been two months of exposure. Sometimes, I feel muscle pain in my arms and thighs, especially where the groin and thighs join. The muscle pulls for some time, and it gets normal within a few seconds.

I want to ask the following questions:

Is a fungal infection on the penis a symptom of HIV?
Is there any chance of getting an HIV infection, as there was no anal penetration? He tried for penetration, but it did not happen.
Why am I having muscle pain?
Are these life-threatening symptoms?

My friend is sure that he is HIV negative as he is claiming that he donated blood three months before to a government hospital's college blood bank, and he did not get any abnormality call. I am afraid.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The risk in this scenario appears to be minimal, and the symptoms described are nonspecific and do not necessarily suggest HIV.

Fungal infections can occur in any individual and are not solely indicative of HIV. If your friend has confirmed that he is HIV-negative, the chances of HIV transmission would be low.

However, it is advisable to undergo HIV antibody testing now and after three months for conclusive results.

I hope this helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

Thank you.