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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Open Wounds And Ulcers?

Hi doctor, I visited a sex worker, two days back. We didn have intercourse. 1 I kissed her lips outside only 2.sucked her nipples few times. 3. Kept my index finger inside her vagina.. I had a small ulcer in my mouth. I used a sanitizer after coming out of the place. Is ther any risk of HIV? Pleas tell me m
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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Hello
According to this history mentioned in the query , you are HIV free and it is based on the facts and studies form books.
Now one by one .
1 Kissed her lips .
2 Sucked nipples
3 Index finger .
You are having ulcer in your mouth.
Although HIV can be isolated typically in low titers from the SALIVA of INFECTED individuals ( you are not and your partners's status is not clear ) , there is NO convincing evidence that saliva can transmit HIV infection, either through kissing or any other mode of transmission.
So in both way no 1 & 2 , you are safe.
Intact skin can't get infection in any way , so no 3 fingering , safe.
I don't recommend any test because you are 100 % free for HIV.
Hope this is useful for you.
Good luck.
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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Open Wounds And Ulcers?

Hello According to this history mentioned in the query , you are HIV free and it is based on the facts and studies form books. Now one by one . 1 Kissed her lips . 2 Sucked nipples 3 Index finger . You are having ulcer in your mouth. Although HIV can be isolated typically in low titers from the SALIVA of INFECTED individuals ( you are not and your partners s status is not clear ) , there is NO convincing evidence that saliva can transmit HIV infection, either through kissing or any other mode of transmission. So in both way no 1 & 2 , you are safe. Intact skin can t get infection in any way , so no 3 fingering , safe. I don t recommend any test because you are 100 % free for HIV. Hope this is useful for you. Good luck.