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Q: Possibility of homosexual contraction of HIV
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 30th, 2009
I am a 26year old male. I had a casual encounter with a 38yr old male three weeks ago. We did not engage in any anal or oral sex. We agreed that I would masturbate and he would watch. I briefly touched his penis with my right hand during the encounter. I ejaculated onto myself and I watched him ejaculate on himself. During the encounter, he took pictures of me with my camera (which I've deleted)

Before I left, I picked up the camera and put it in my pocket. During my walk home I touched the inside of my nose and when I got home, I believe I may have taken off my contact lenses without washing my hands. I don't know if there was any cum/precum on the camera, but for the sake of argument, if there was cum or pre-cum on the camera, am I at risk of HIV?

I seem to be fixated on the idea that semen/precum may have been on the camera and that somehow I put a semen into my nose even though I'm not even sure that actually happened. I've been so worried & losing sleep over this possibility.


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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD
replied on February 2nd, 2009
HIV and AIDS Answer A5613


Given the data you provided, it seems highly unlikely that you acquired HIV, although there might be a level of theoretical possibility (as you had slight contact with nasal mucosa and eye conjunctiva). I have to state it is quite unclear by the explanation whether you know your partner is HIV positive or not, because it makes a difference. Since you have missed the period for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (HIV PEP), unfortunately, there is no point of taking it 3 weeks after the possible exposure. Moreover, it is necessary to do the HIV 1 & 2 tests 1, 3 and 6 months (sometimes even 9 or 12 months) after the suspected exposure, to skip the window period of seroconversion and just to be on the safe side. Meanwhile, you might want to consult with a psychotherapist to help you with the anxiety and insomnia.




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