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Could fungal infection on the penis indicate HIV?

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Published At January 23, 2024
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Patient's Query

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 shakes my penis and when I waked when 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 anas. 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 in my thighs especially where the groin and thighs join and muscle pulls for some time and it gets normal within a few seconds.

I want to ask the following questions:

  1. Is fungal infection on the penis a symptom of HIV?

  2. Is there any chance of getting an HIV infection as there was no anal penetration? He tried for penetration but it did not happen

  3. Why I am having muscular pain?

  4. 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 college blood bank and he did not get any abnormality call. I am afraid, Kindly help.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The risk in this scenario appears to be minimal, and the symptoms described are non-specific 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.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Dermatology

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