
Had Sex With Sex Worker, Licked Shoulder. Applied Dettol. Later Noticed Cut On My Tongue. Risk Of HIV?

HIV is transmitted by the transfer of bodily fluids such as blood, semen, mother to child during childbirth and breastfeeding.
If there were no open cuts on her shoulder where your tongue would've been in contact and no penetration then it is unlikely that you are HIV positive because it cannot be transmitted by simple contact.
Dettol is a strong anti septic and I can understand why you wanted to use it but the application of the dettol to your tongue is likely the reason for the red spot you are seeing.It lesion started with burning after the dettol was applied.
Since this cut is after your contact ,it would not have an impact on HIV transmision from the prostitute.
The lesions on your tongue should heal well.
This visit would not have led to HIV transmission but if you want to know your HIV status otherwise you can consider HIV screening with your local doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions


Studies have been done to see how well HIV survives in the open environment, it does not do well.
It is not likely to survive if it was applied to her shoulder and would not be able to be transmitted to you.
It is understandable to be concerned, but you are not likely to be infected from this contact.
Please feel free to ask any additional questions


Also, though I hv no cuts on my index finger, she licked or sucked my index finger (Hand finger) for about 30 sec, will it cause any prob to me with respect to HIV and Hep C
Transmission of any of these viruses can only occur if there are open lesions on your hand.It would not be possible other wise.
If there are no cuts or abrasions on your hand then infection is impossible.
Hep c is also not as common as hep B.
It is understandable to fearful of these infections and even though based on what you have said , infection is highly unlikely , you may want to consider testing to completely ease your mind.
Please feel free to ask any other questions

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