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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Foot Massage?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016
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Please help me!!
« on: October 05, 2016, 05:47:00 AM »
Hi,

I need your advise regarding my situation.

Approxiamtely 3 weeks ago i went to a massage parlour. she gave me a footjob at the end of the massage. the issue is she had very rough skin. it was either broken, an open wound, etc. i didnt see the bottom of her feet so i am not sure but she did tell me they are damaged because she has been wearing high heels too often.

i cannot remember if there was blood either on her foot.

I am pretty sure i did not have any deep wounds because i was not in pain when she was rubbing my penis. i possibily had small cuts though that i was not aware off. i cant remember if she was touching the uretha of my pension with her foot either when rubbing me.

Since the massage i have had a upset stomach. i also went overseas approx 2 weeks ago and developed a few rashes on my body which freaked me out !! could this be from stress or the new environment from being overseas?

please help me. do i have any risks? what woould be my risk if she had decent size cuts on her feet? or does it need to be bleeding non stop where there would be no way she would consider walking ? even if she was bleeding would i be protected if i didnt have any deep cuts on my penis? i understand the skin is very thin on the penis so does that make my risk greater. i assume i would know if i had a insigificant cut on my penis? does a ingrow hair on the pubic region count as A opening? could i get infected if her blood got into my uretha?

thanks for taking the time in reading this. i am so nervous as i have a wife at home who is breastfeeding my baby??

my concern is if any blood got into my uretha

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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The risk is very unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

HIV is not transmitted through foot massage and it is very unlikely to get infected through the way you had mentioned so don't get stressed or anxious. It is better to get tested to relieve your anxiety or fear and test result will clear all your doubts also.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (17 minutes later)
thanks

even if she was bleeding? is it true the virus cannot infect outside the body?

i am just paranoid it could of got in my uretha. please help

i have had an upset stomach for a few weeks, fungus rash on my bodies and ulcers in my mouth and on my tongue and diarrahea. i have huge anxiety. could this be the reason?
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The symptoms are non specific for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

The survival of HIV virus outside the human body or in an open environment is very difficult and virus will die within few seconds only so you need not to worry much as the risk is very unlikely in your case.

Stomach upset, fungal infection and diarrhea may be due to some other reason for which consult the physician to isolate the cause and follow treatment as per advice. For any query get back to me again.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (14 minutes later)
thanks

so even if her foot is rubbing against my penis and let say she is bleeding and her blood directly touches my uretha there will still be sufficient air to kill the ability for the virus to infect me?

my penis skin had no significant cut so i am simply concerned with my uretha or glands.

i also heard she would need to significantly bleeding. not just a small cut. is that true? bleeding to the point where she wouldnt be walking without getting medical attention

i assume the ulcers and potential fungus in my mouth could be due to stress?

fyi i have had extreme anxiety over this incident
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be due to stress.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back once again.

There is less likely possibility of HIV transmission through the way you had mentioned even if she is bleeding also so don't get feared or worried about. The symptoms can be due to stress so be relaxed, forget about the episode and move ahead in life.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (7 hours later)
Thank you so much . I posted my concerns on poz forum who said I had no risk and no test is required. They said impossible to infect as outside body. Please confirm if u agree. I have a wife and baby who is breastfeeding at home fyi
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
They are absolutely right.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back once again.

The answer you got from the other forum is absolutely right that the risk of getting HIV is practically nil so just calm down, forget about the episode and move ahead in life happily with your family. You also need not to worry about your wife as well as baby because they are not at risk at all.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (16 hours later)
Thank you once again . I really appreciate it. I assume a white tongue in not a symptom of hiv in my situation ?
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes for sure.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

White tongue can be due to any other reason so no need to worry. Be relaxed, forget about the episode and move ahead in life. You are most welcome any time if you need any help from my side in future.

Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Foot Massage?

Brief Answer: The risk is very unlikely. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Welcome to HCM. HIV is not transmitted through foot massage and it is very unlikely to get infected through the way you had mentioned so don't get stressed or anxious. It is better to get tested to relieve your anxiety or fear and test result will clear all your doubts also. Thank You