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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Skin Touching?
Hello. I m really concerned about an incident that happened more than 2 years ago. I was a virgin then and I m still a virgin (female). I do not do drugs, I do not drink & I lead a healthy lifestyle. So... Back then I met a guy, whose hiv status is unknown but his sexual life is really active & I m pretty sure sometimes he does not even wear protection. Anyway, we kissed (french kissed) and he tried to slip his fingers inside my panties. He managed to touch only the very outside of my vagina for just a few seconds. I was also on my period that day. I did not notice any cuts on his fingers but I think before he touched my vagina (only the very very outside of it), he also touched his penis. Is there any chance that a small amount of possible pre-cum infected me through this type of touching? Is the fact that I was on my period affecting the situation? I ve been freaking out for 2 years now and I want to become a doctor. I m so freaking scared that that day ruined my entire life. Please help me.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You had not done sexual intercourse and so no chance of spread of HIV. If you have doubt regarding semen entry into vagina or intercourse than you can simply rule out HIV by ELISA test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Skin Touching?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You had not done sexual intercourse and so no chance of spread of HIV. If you have doubt regarding semen entry into vagina or intercourse than you can simply rule out HIV by ELISA test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami