Can mutual masturbation with a transgender person cause HIV?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had my last intercourse 25 days ago. After four days of intercourse, I started experiencing nausea, weakness, lower abdominal pain, and back pain. My foreskin turned red. I consulted a urologist and got tested for STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) except for syphilis. All the results came back negative. I also have enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit, neck, and groin region. I also did a screening test for hepatitis and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), which came back negative. Speaking about my potential exposure, it was mutual masturbation with a transgender person, and I had a fresh wound on my hand that night. We did not have any actual sexual contact. No cum or blood signs were present.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hi,

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Thank you for the query.

The risk of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by the given description is nil. The symptoms are non-specific. The negative HIV antibody test after 44 days is almost conclusive. You can go for an HIV antibody test after three months of exposure to completely relieve anxiety.

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Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thank you for the follow-up query. It is advisable to check for persistent lymphadenopathy. If it is present for more than three months and in multiple sites, it has to be examined and evaluated by your treating doctor. Only when it is diagnosed as persistent can we think of the causes for it. There are many causes for persistent generalized lymphadenopathy other than HIV. It can be viral infections, autoimmune diseases, etc. Once your HIV tests are negative, the chances of HIV are minimal, though it can be conclusive after three months of exposure. So, kindly do not relate everything to HIV.

I hope this helps.

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