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What Are The Chances Of HIV After Oral Intercourse?
Posted on
Sat, 18 Oct 2014
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Sun, 19 Oct 2014
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Question : Dear Doctor,
Yesterday, I had a sexual encounter with a new partner whereas she pulled out my penis to give me a handjob and in the mix she spit on my penis twice. I became uncomfortable and had her stop. I did not have any visible scars or cuts on my penis. Furthermore, I did not ejaculate. My concern is that some of her saliva may have seeped into my penis tip (uncircumcised) with the pre-cum. I was unable to see if her saliva had any blood in it given the lighting. When I arrived home a couple of hours later I washed my penis areas thoroughly with soap and water, urinated and ejaculated in hopes of getting out any possible contaminates.
I am concerned as I am usually a very cautious person. I was wondering what are the chances of getting HIV or other STDs from the described situation.
I sincerely appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
Yesterday, I had a sexual encounter with a new partner whereas she pulled out my penis to give me a handjob and in the mix she spit on my penis twice. I became uncomfortable and had her stop. I did not have any visible scars or cuts on my penis. Furthermore, I did not ejaculate. My concern is that some of her saliva may have seeped into my penis tip (uncircumcised) with the pre-cum. I was unable to see if her saliva had any blood in it given the lighting. When I arrived home a couple of hours later I washed my penis areas thoroughly with soap and water, urinated and ejaculated in hopes of getting out any possible contaminates.
I am concerned as I am usually a very cautious person. I was wondering what are the chances of getting HIV or other STDs from the described situation.
I sincerely appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Saliva will not lead to HIV or any STD
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Saliva does not contain HIV in significant quantity , hence saliva coming in contact will not result in HIV or any other STD. Also Saliva has antibacterial/antiviral activity.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Saliva will not lead to HIV or any STD
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Saliva does not contain HIV in significant quantity , hence saliva coming in contact will not result in HIV or any other STD. Also Saliva has antibacterial/antiviral activity.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Dear Doctor,
Thank you for your earlier response indicating that saliva does not transmit HIV.
My specific concern is if the saliva potentially contained blood and if it got into my urethra (uncircumcised penis) or if my penis had any small cuts.
I know I sound crazy, but appreciate your response.
Regards
Thank you for your earlier response indicating that saliva does not transmit HIV.
My specific concern is if the saliva potentially contained blood and if it got into my urethra (uncircumcised penis) or if my penis had any small cuts.
I know I sound crazy, but appreciate your response.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Saliva does not contain blood
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Saliva is unlikely to contain blood unless there are oral bleeding lesion.
Even if the saliva comes in contact with Penis , the secretions are unlikely to enter the Urethra.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
Saliva does not contain blood
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Saliva is unlikely to contain blood unless there are oral bleeding lesion.
Even if the saliva comes in contact with Penis , the secretions are unlikely to enter the Urethra.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Dear Doctor,
Thank you so much. Even if there were blood in the saliva, is it still unlikely that it would go into the urethra or be absorbed some other way? Please note that I did have precum but didn't ejaculate as I stopped the lady. Please note that I did not wash my penis for about two hours after this incident.
Sorry with the repeat questions. Many thanks. This is very untypical for me a and quite scary.
My Best Regards, God Bless You!
Dear Doctor -
One more question - Do you think I need PEP treatment?
Sincere regards
Thank you so much. Even if there were blood in the saliva, is it still unlikely that it would go into the urethra or be absorbed some other way? Please note that I did have precum but didn't ejaculate as I stopped the lady. Please note that I did not wash my penis for about two hours after this incident.
Sorry with the repeat questions. Many thanks. This is very untypical for me a and quite scary.
My Best Regards, God Bless You!
Dear Doctor -
One more question - Do you think I need PEP treatment?
Sincere regards
Brief Answer:
PEP not indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear XXXXXXX
The external meatus or opening of urethra is the smallest part of male Urethra. So it prevents any fluids from directly entering inside the Urethra. Also Saliva is not known to transmit HIV( The amount of viral load is too low to transmit it).
PEP is usually more effective if given within 72 hours of exposure. In your case PEP is not recommended.
I do understand difficult situation you are faced with and with all the fear and anxiety. Let me reassure you there is no cause for concern. Use all the requisite precautions next time instead of being worried and stressed.
Put back the episode and move on.
God bless you
Regards
Deepak
PEP not indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear XXXXXXX
The external meatus or opening of urethra is the smallest part of male Urethra. So it prevents any fluids from directly entering inside the Urethra. Also Saliva is not known to transmit HIV( The amount of viral load is too low to transmit it).
PEP is usually more effective if given within 72 hours of exposure. In your case PEP is not recommended.
I do understand difficult situation you are faced with and with all the fear and anxiety. Let me reassure you there is no cause for concern. Use all the requisite precautions next time instead of being worried and stressed.
Put back the episode and move on.
God bless you
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Dear Doctor,
72 hours has not passed for me yet. In the event that the saliva has blood mixed in, would PEP be recommended?
Thank you very much!
72 hours has not passed for me yet. In the event that the saliva has blood mixed in, would PEP be recommended?
Thank you very much!
Brief Answer:
PEP is not recommended
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
As mentioned previously blood is unlikely to be mixed in saliva. So PEP is not recommended for such exposure.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
PEP is not recommended
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
As mentioned previously blood is unlikely to be mixed in saliva. So PEP is not recommended for such exposure.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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