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Expert: Terry B - 10/31/2007


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Hi. First let me tell you I'm very paranoid; second sorry for my bad English. Last week I went to a strip club. I had 3 lap dances (I wore jeans and the girl was topless; I touched my crotch because I was uncomfortable, you know jeans have not enough space for a happy man; well the important thing they were dry). Then went home (10 - 15 minutes). In my home, I took my jeans off, then washed my hands twice and clean them with 70 % isopropyl alcohol. I'm not sure if clean my nails well. I masturbated myself (I think this not a problem, right?). The problem was when I was cleaning my face, I scratched a pimple with my nail and a drop of blood came out of it. My question is: Am I at risk because of this scratch (maybe my nail or fingers have vaginal fluid even I didn't notice)?

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Dear Jose:

Peace.  Thank you for taking the time to ask your question and to do so in English.  I am very happy to be able to say there is no risk of HIV transmission in what you describe.  None.  Nada.  

For a better sense of why this is no risk, please feel free to scroll through questions and answers in this forum about relative risk.  

The very best to you and yours, and again thank you,

Terry  

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Terry B

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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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