Can HIV Be Contracted Without Through Non-penetrative Intercourse?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

Question: Hi doctor,
Do i need to get tested for hiv as I got handjob a month ago, does this act requires testing, I have not notice something in her hand however there could be scratched ?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need of testing.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

There is no chance of transmission of HIV by hand job unless there is open wound in both of them.

As you do not have any open wound you are safe.
There is no need of testing for HIV.

You can allay fears of HIV .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (18 minutes later)

Dear doctor,
Thank you very much, do you mean as long as I don't have cuts or wound I will not be at risk of HIV regardless her situation, I am so worried because I am married person, should I presume my normal life with my wife as normal?
This is a bad mistake and should not have been done, for your information the handjob was without condom and I have not checked her hands but if there was a blood I would have seen it.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can lead Normal ife

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
If there is no open wounds there is least or nil Chance of transmission
I do not see any risk. But safety precautions have to be taken when you have multiple partners.

You can lead normal life with your wife.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 hours later)

Dear doctor final final question,
Is it safe 100% to proceed with my wife as normal ?
If I test 4 gen at 28 days would it be enough to rule this incident?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Safe to lead normal life with wife

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

I do not see any need for testing.
You can lead a normal life with your wife.
Just forget about the episode.
The 4th generation test though sensitive will not be conclusive by 28 days. They are conclusive after 3 months.
I do not see any need of testing.

You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju