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Can There Be HIV Infection If I Touched A Lady's Nipples For Few Seconds Though There Were No Open Cuts Or Sores In The Nipples / Lips?
I have a question on HIV infection. I went to a massage parlor and during massage, I have touched my lips for like 5-10 seconds on the lady's nipple. There is no exposure other than that. I havent noticed any fluids on her nipple nor i felt anything my lips. There are no visible cuts on my lips and visible cuts or sores on her nipples as well. I asked her if she has a baby and breastfeeding to which she said no.
My lips are dry and i could see some skin peeling but no visible blood or cuts or sores. I am worried if this is risk for HIV infection and wonder if i need HIV testing after 3 month period
My lips are dry and i could see some skin peeling but no visible blood or cuts or sores. I am worried if this is risk for HIV infection and wonder if i need HIV testing after 3 month period
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hello
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You are not at risk of getting HIV as skin was intact.
However transmission by this method even with breached skin is very less,so you don't worry.
If you still have any doubt or symptom,you can contact your physician.HIV testing can be done for confirmation.Testing can be done even in window period.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
You are not at risk of getting HIV as skin was intact.
However transmission by this method even with breached skin is very less,so you don't worry.
If you still have any doubt or symptom,you can contact your physician.HIV testing can be done for confirmation.Testing can be done even in window period.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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