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March 23rd, 2006
A week ago I came in contact with a female prostitute. No intercourse, she wanted to perform a bj but I said no so she performed masturbation on me. I had hand lotion in my car that she applied on her hands before starting the hand job. I went into this website which I think is incredebly useful and I figure I explain my situation. I am obviously very concerned so I would like to ask you a few questions that I hope might help future readers:
I didn't see any blood and I am wondering under that set of circumstances what are the chances of contracting hiv?.

Is the use of a lubricant creates a deterrent for transmission?.

In case there would have been an open cut on the female's hand what would be the chances of contarcting it?.

If no symptoms take place after three weeks and a test done comes negative what are the odds?.

I am sure I might have a million questions after this but I would really appreciate a response since I might be taking things out of proportion and i am getting quiet anxious.

Thank you


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replied April 7th, 2006
HIV, Aids Answer A684
HIV is contained mainly in the blood, sperm, and vaginal discharge. Infection is spread when one of the three body liquids comes into contact with an open wound on your skin or mucosa. An open wound (defect) on your skin or mucosa doesn’t have to be visible to the eye. During sexual intercourse (oral, anal or vaginal) without a condom there are always invisible defects on the genital, anal or oral mucosa and there is a risk of viral transmission. Let me answer your questions:


1. In your case, if the female prostitute didn’t have a bleeding wound on her hand, there is little chance for HIV transmission.


2. If the lubricant or lotion she used contains an antiseptic substance, the risk of transmission is somewhat decreased.


3. If the woman had a bleeding wound present on her hand, you can get infected only if you also had an open wound on your penis. If your penis has no open defects, you couldn’t get infected. But, as I said, defects are not always visible.


4. In case of HIV-infection, a period of three weeks is not enough for antibodies the against HIV to be produced and detected by HIV tests ...or for symptoms of AIDS to be manifest. You can get an accurate account of HIV antibodies in the system 6 months after potential exposure.


In any case, if you are concerned use a condom in the future and definitely follow up with a HIV test in 6 months and get tested for that and other STDs regularly.

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