Steven99:
Hello, Thanks for the great service. I am worried and confused about my test. Around 15 months ago, I had oral sex with a transexual; she ejaculated a little in my mouth. I had a 4th generation test 22 days later and it was negative. I have been in a stable relationship with a girl since, always use protection. Today I went for a HIV test, as it is required for my job. I decided to get the HIV/ Syphilis duo test, 15-20 min result. I did the test at 10:30 am and at 10:50 am, it was negative when I left the clinic. 30 mins later (around 50mins after the test) I received a call in my car, saying a faint red line appeared in the HIV part. Obviously, I was very worried and I returned to the clinic. The doctor said he noticed the line 20-25 mins after the test was done (although they called me 50 mins after it was done). Anyway, I did the 4th generation test and it was negative. He also recommended the lab test, results in 1-3 days. He said it was probably initially a false-positive and is 99% sure the lab test will be negative. How concerned should I be? Thanks!
leatherman:
Hi! HIV is transmitted by either unprotected anal/vaginal sex; or by sharing injection needles
--- Quote from: Steven99 on June 01, 2024, 07:52:11 pm ---I had oral sex with a transexual .... with a girl since, always use protection.
--- End quote --- Oral sex is not a risk for HIV. (Although that's just HIV and not other STIs) Using protection for vaginal sex is not a risk for HIV.
So reviewing your situation, you have actually done everything properly and did NOT have a risk for HIV.
Personally, I think your doctor is correct especially if his evaluation took in your non-risk situations. ;)
Have a great day, Michael
Reducing Your HIV risks: With no exceptions, use condoms correctly and consistently for anal or vaginal intercourse Talk to a healthcare provider about PrEP as another layer of protection
Get tested yearly for HIV and other STIs. If you don’t use condoms and/or PrEP, test more frequently
Some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other more easily acquired STIs. It is possible to show no signs or symptoms from an STI so testing is the only way to know.
Get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.
What’s the ONLY way to know if you’ve been infected by HIV or an STI? Get tested.
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Steven99:
Hi,
Thanks for your prompt response, it is much appreciated and reassuring. I was just freaked out by the red line appearing on the first test, thought the 4th generation test after was negative.
Thank you very much!
Steven99:
Hi there
I want to thank you for your great service. My long-term relationship recently ended and did something stupid while depressed. Yesterday I felt a spot at the very top of my mouth. It seemed to fall off and 4 hours later, in my stupidity, i went to a transsexual escort. I performed oral sex on her and she ejaculated in my mouth. When i got home, and the following day, i realised there was still some discomfort at the top of my mouth and now i fear there may have been a wound there (after the spot fell off) and the semen may have come into contact with it. Of course, i will get tested for this but what is my risk?
Sorry to hear that. Of course, if you engaged in any condomless intercourse during the relationship then that would be an obvious HIV risk, so if there was then confirm your HIV status test six weeks post the last exposure with a blood-draw (lab) HIV antibody test and get an STI screening.
--- Quote ---Yesterday I felt a spot at the very top of my mouth. It seemed to fall off and 4 hours later, in my stupidity, i went to a transsexual escort. I performed oral sex on her and she ejaculated in my mouth. When i got home, and the following day, i realised there was still some discomfort at the top of my mouth and now i fear there may have been a wound there (after the spot fell off) and the semen may have come into contact with it. --- End quote ---
The mouth generally lacks a route for HIV to infect, a spot makes no difference and also there are barriers such as saliva that neutralizes HIV by damaging the receptors needed to infect human cells etc, giving a blowjob is such a minute HIV risk that it doesn't warrant HIV concern or testing outside of routine.
In short; the blowjob was not an HIV risk, move on with your life.