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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through A Massage?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Question: Hi doc,

Just yesterday for the first time I went to a chinese old masseuse and I got a hand job from her. I am not sure of her hands had blood and I am not sure if she actually touched the top of my penis. I am 90 perc sure she didn't. However I am just worried if she was HIV +. Would I have got the same due to this act ? Is there any case that someone got aids through handjob? I am really worried about this . Need to know somehow to get some sleep.
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry,chances are negligible .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Nice to meet you,

The chances of getting infected with HIV through hand job is negligible even if she is HIV infected .As you said she wont reach till the glans (Top of penis), there is nothing to worry and you are completely normal.
Hope helped you,
Feel free to contact me again anytime for any clarifications or further assistance in future.
Take care.
Regards,

Dr.surendiran gaj

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Surendiran Gaj (6 minutes later)
When we say negligible does that mean there is no way that could happen ?
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,you have no chances of getting infected.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up,

Yes, you have no chances of getting infected in your situation. you are completely alright and there is nothing to worry.
Hope helped you,
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Surendiran Gaj (2 hours later)
I am not sure if she reached the top of my penis . Maybe she has . I am not sure. She used oil so i didnt notice all that. Would that affect me?
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
RT PCR

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up,

No, getting infected with HIV in case of manual stimulation with hands is rare.
As I said already, the chances are negligible even if she is infected with HIV. If you are really worried try to do an RT PCR (Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) which is rapid and reliable, to know your status and get relieved of your worries.

Take care.
Regards,
Dr.surendiran gaj.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Surendiran Gaj (15 minutes later)
Do you think i need to do that to confirm? What is the process to do that. I was thinking i could just get confirmed that i am not affected with hiv based on what you said. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
As follows,

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back,

It is not compulsory,But if you are really worried doing an RT PCR is advised.
Yes, you can get confirmed with RT PCR (Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction), it is a recent advanced technology which helps you to get know your status within 5 to 7 days, if the person is infected.
Hope helped you,
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.surendiran gaj.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Surendiran Gaj (3 minutes later)
Where and how can i do an rc pcr? Is there a time that i need to wait berore i do this ?
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
As follows,

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back,

It can be done in all major state hospitals, which has laboratory for STD (sexually transmitted disease) and you can directly approach. It is preferable to do after 5 days of exposure.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Surendiran Gaj (13 hours later)
I have decided that i would not do this test as i feel confident that what you and others doctors said that there is no way i can get infected with hiv in this manner. Thanks a lot
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for believing us,
I also congratulate for your attitude,
Feel free to contact me again anytime for any clarifications or further assistance in future.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.surendiran gaj.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through A Massage?

Brief Answer: Nothing to worry,chances are negligible . Detailed Answer: Hello, Nice to meet you, The chances of getting infected with HIV through hand job is negligible even if she is HIV infected .As you said she wont reach till the glans (Top of penis), there is nothing to worry and you are completely normal. Hope helped you, Feel free to contact me again anytime for any clarifications or further assistance in future. Take care. Regards, Dr.surendiran gaj