Risk of HIV when partner is in acute phase

[timmytrains]

I heard viral load is high when partner is in acute stage and transmission is more likely inclusion more virus in saliva.I gave unprotected oral sex to a girl I believe was in acute phase and received unprotected oral sex. I also received a hand job and she had an open fresh cut on base of palm of had  that was bandaged but I saw seeping blood .I believe she self harmed. Possible sores in her mouth due to bulimia . Also rubbed penis on her vagina but no penetration .What is HIV risk please.About a week later I believe she seroconverteted .

[Jeff G]

The theoretical risk for oral transmission of HIV comes into play from GIVING BLOWJOBS to man who has a high viral load while you suffer significant wounds in your mouth and even then its rare and most times has involved other risk factors. You cant get HIV from getting a blow job or cunnilingus no matter what the viral load.

Here's what you need to know in order to avoid hiv infection:

You need to be using condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse, every time, no exceptions until such time as you are in a securely monogamous relationship where you have both tested for ALL sexually transmitted infections together.

To agree to have unprotected intercourse is to consent to the possibility of being infected with an STI.Sex without a condom lasts only a matter of minutes, but hiv is forever.

Have a look through the condom and lube links in my signature line so you can use condoms with confidence.

Although you did not have a risk and do not need to test for this specific incident , anyone who is sexually active should be having a full sexual health care check-up, including but not limited to hiv testing, at least once a year and more often if unprotected intercourse occurs.

If you aren't already having regular, routine check-ups, now is the time to start. As long as you make sure condoms are being used for intercourse, you can fully expect your routine hiv tests to return with negative results.

Don't forget to always get checked for all the other sexually transmitted infections as well, because they are MUCH easier to transmit than hiv. Some of the other STIs can be present with no obvious symptoms, so the only way to know for sure is to test.

Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse, correctly and consistently, and you will avoid hiv infection. It really is that simple!

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[timmytrains]

Also she inserted her finger into my bum for prostate massage and I noticed cut on her finger what if it was actively bleeding,is this a risk for HIV?

[Wade]

Hi , What you have described is still a no risk situation.
Wade

[timmytrains]

I used a water based "fleshlight" lubricant on some anal beads up my bottom ,its meant for use with vaginal simulator but I used it in my anus as I thought all lubricants would be ok, on reading container it said if seal broken do not use.I cant remember if it was or not ,why would they say this,could I have HIV Risk and is it ok to use in anus.

[Jeff G]

HIV cannot be transmitted from a bottle of lube, its far to fragile to survive even an instant once outside the body.

Hiv is a fragile, difficult to transmit virus that is primarily transmitted INSIDE the human body, as in UNPROTECTED anal or vaginal intercourse where the virus never leaves the confines of the two bodies. Once hiv finds itself outside the body, small changes in temperature, and pH and moisture levels all quickly damage the virus and render it unable to infect.

[Jeff G]

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[timmytrains]

Hello I’m from UK had  surgery in Turkey and after I had operation they took blood with non reusable syringe. I was told it was all sterilised and new needle . But it was not a single use syringe . Should I get tested for Covid infectious diseases like HIV my doctor in UK said it was unusual as they use single use . But the hospital in Turkey looked very clean and professional

[Jim Allen]

It's not an HIV concern.

As for COVID, it's mainly spread through the air in drops. Just being in the same room as someone is a covid risk.

COVID and HIV are totally different things.

[timmytrains]

Sorry didn’t mean Covid , just HIV Hepatitis etc

[timmytrains]

This is what I meant to ask;
Hello I’m from UK had  surgery in Turkey and after I had operation they took blood with non reusable syringe. I was told it was all sterilised and new needle . But it was not a single use syringe . Should I get tested for infectious diseases like HIV my doctor in UK said it was unusual as they use single use . But the hospital in Turkey looked very clean and professional

[Jim Allen]

Okay well look I don't know what type of surgery you had and were not going to ask. However, the blood draw wasn't an HIV concern.

I wish you well with recovery and keep working with your healthcare provider.

Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV

Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.

Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.

Kind regards

Jim

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[timmytrains]

Thank you so no need to worry it was reusable steel type syringe or my family doctors concerns about maybe testiing for infectious diseases .

[Jim Allen]

This is a HIV forum and it's not an HIV concern.

As for getting screening for infections outside of standard yearly routine, well considering you had surgery abroad, it can't hurt you so I don't see why you didn't say "yes" when the GP offered.

[timmytrains]

Thank you Inhad a full screen in January but visited Turkey in March so do
I still need to test

[timmytrains]

As I had surgery abroad you think it maybe a concern for HIV etc then

[Jim Allen]

As I had surgery abroad you think it maybe a concern for HIV etc then

Turkey, no.

[Jim Allen]

Let's wrap this up.

You had no HIV risk from the hospital in Turkey, you had no HIV risk from the blood draw. They have the same infection control standards as in the UK and most likely better doctors. I for sure would trust them more than the NHS and they have better food & weather

Now, I keep telling my doctors that I sadly have had no risk, I do wish my life was more adventurous but it's not, and yet, every few months they still test for hepatitis B & C and syphilis etc.

So, if your GP wants to do a screening for things like Hepatitis etc, let them as it can't hurt you. No need to overthink things.

[timmytrains]

Thank you it’s just you said as I had surgery in your post so
I thought that may pose a risk

[Jim Allen]

You're welcome.

[timmytrains]

Sorry your very helpful and won’t continue to bother you but why did you say it wouldn’t hurt to get tested as I’ve had surgery if it’s very safe in Turkey

[Jim Allen]

It is very safe and not an HIV risk. Hospital care in Turkey is about as advanced as in the UK.

However, with any procedure, regardless of standards, there are infection risks, I'm thinking about easier-to-acquire viral infections and bacterial infections, now the GP knows what procedure you had and considering it was surgery, if they want to do an additional screening to make sure you are okay, it certainly can't hurt you, so do it and stop overthinking things.

The only way you got HIV from your trip to Turkey would be through sex or drug usage (no not the hospital drugs) 

You had no HIV risk from the hospital in Turkey, you had no HIV risk from the blood draw. They have the same infection control standards as in the UK and most likely better doctors.

if your GP wants to do a screening for things like Hepatitis etc, let them as it can't hurt you. No need to overthink things.

[timmytrains]

Thank you just for information I had a neck and face lift 😊

[Jim Allen]

I hope the results are great and wish you all the best with the recovery 

[timmytrains]

Thank you so much also got my teeth done