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Hi...
I just got tested for STD's and everything came back negative, but a couple days before, I had skin to skin contact with someone and now I'm worried. As far as I know no fluids were exchanged, except maybe mine to him, but I'm scared. He was against me and very close to direct contact, he may have come in small contact for a second or two, but there was no intercourse. Should I be worried about this? Or should I be tested again in three months?
Thank you so much,
Sam
Dear Sam:
Peace and all good things.
Contact of intact skin (skin to skin contact) does not constitute even a significant exposure - therefore no risk. Testing again in three months is unnecessary without a significant exposure. Your testing for STD's arms you with knowledge about your own health status and as you look at your experiences, I would recommend you consider carrying a condom with you in the future, just in case.
Hope that helps. All good things to you.
Terry
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Terry B
Expertise
Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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