Does a sore throat after a hand job indicate HIV infection?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I got a full-body massage from a naked private escort at her home. After the massage, she rubbed her boobs on my back. Then she asked me to turn around for an unprotected handjob. She put lubricant or some oil on my uncircumcised penis and started stroking, and I ejaculated within a minute. What worries me is whether she touched her vagina and got vaginal fluids on her hands before the handjob. I got a scratchy throat after two weeks. Could it be HIV? Please clear up my confusion.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by massage and handjob are nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the hand. It is unlikely, as you would have noticed. If there is penile contact with vaginal fluids, then there is a possibility of transmission of HIV. But it appears unlikely. The symptoms are non-specific and need not be due to HIV. It can be due to any respiratory infection or contact with any person.
I hope this helps.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks for the reply. Due to anxiety, I read a lot on the Internet and came across that non-penetrative sex has never led to HIV, and there have never been any documented cases. I also read that HIV does not infect when exposed to air, and HIV can only be transmitted from one mucous membrane to another (generally through penetrative sex). Can you please reassure me that the above is true, that my risk is nil, and that there is no need for testing? Also, my wife is suffering from a scratchy throat. I am unsure if it is some respiratory illness or if I have transmitted something to her.
Thank you.
Hi
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If the act is limited to only hand jobs and massage, the chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are nil, as I have said earlier. HIV does not survive in an environment beyond a few minutes. But this issue does not appear relevant in this scenario. There seems to be no HIV-infected fluids or blood contact with an open wound or mucus membranes. So there is nothing to worry about HIV. If you are anxious, you can take an HIV antibody test now and after three months of exposure. Otherwise, I do not see the need for HIV tests if the act is limited to as described.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks again.
Is there any risk if the escort touched her vagina and then picked up a bottle to put lubricant, followed by stroking the penis?
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by the given description appear to be nil or too low. It is unlikely for HIV to enter with a given act and an uncircumcised penis, even if she is HIV positive.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
One last thing I want to know is that she had pulled my foreskin back and exposed my penis glans while stroking it. Does that cause any transmission?
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern, and in my opinion, the risk is nil. But there are minor possibilities (very low to nil possibilities) even if her hand had HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infected vaginal fluids.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards.
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