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I fingered a girl and I had bitten my nail off to short 8 hours earlyer. no bleeding but it was sore and tender. I hade a test a 4 weeks after haveing a sinus infect for a while and now at 8 weeks im still scared, never had a fever, but havejust developed a sore neck after moving not sure if it is stres related of what. am i still at risk.
Dear John:
Peace. The risk from contact with vaginal secretions increases with a break in skin, sounds like your finger was at least partially healed; I assume the "test" to which you refer is an HIV antibody test four weeks after your exposure to potentially infectious fluids; testing again at 8 weeks would yield a more reliable result. It is bad practice to try to assess HIV infection from symptoms; a test of your fluids for HIV antibody is an inexpensive and more reliable method.
While I do recommend you see a counselor or health provider and be tested, I would also note that you have some factors working in your favor - the number of times you may have been exposed is low, the skin on your finger is thicker than in other places, and because it was not bleeding, there was some barrier between the fluids and your bloodstream.
I hope this helps, best to you and yours.
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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