Vaginal Rubbing With Cut Finger. Are There Chances Of HIV Or STD?

Posted on Sat, 7 Jul 2012

Question: Rubbed vagina with cut finger she was wet, didnt go into vagina just rubbed it for a couple minutes, chances of HIV or stds. Dont think finger was actively bleeding at that time but was eariler in that day, thanks for the help. What do i do??

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Krishna (6 hours later)

Hello,

thanks for writing in.

The act you described would be classified as low risk. However, as there was a skin breach, there could have been a possible fluid contamination.

The risk of acquiring HIV or STI is only theoretical and hence very very low. (less than 1 in 0000)

When did this happen? Is the girl known to you?

The best way forward is to get an HIV test done (ELISA and p24 antigen tests), just to be doubly sure.

I don't think you should be too worried. Nevertheless, go ahead and get yourself tested.

I hope I have answered your query.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask me.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Gaurang Krishna (3 hours later)

Happened on friday, no do not know this girl. My largest concern would be the HIV transmission. Getting tested would this be for more of peace of mind?

Also still very low risk with the cut? Was a little confused

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Krishna (22 hours later)

Yes, Still very low even with the cut (as it was not a fresh bleeding cut).

SO this is not high risk.

Even if we do decide for post exposure prophylaxis (though it is not recommended), the time lag that has already been there is too much for PEP to be effective.

The test will not only be for peace for mind, if we do detect something (which is very very very unlikely, we can be alert for the future.)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar