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HIV from spit, Cunnilingus with Escort

Hi,

As a student nurse I should know the definitive likelihood of what my statement suggests, but would love some positive reassurance on the matter from a doctor or other expert. Below is the scenario, please could someone respond...?

Brief (no more than 5-10 seconds) of unprotected cunnilingus on a sex worker of unknown HIV status.
Protected vaginal sex with the sex worker
Receptive Oral given from the sex worker
Sex worker spits in the mouth of the receiver

What would the likelihood of HIV transmission be, and would you recommend testing in this scenario? Would the person need to be worried in this situation?
The recipient has experienced no symptoms, although the above mentioned scenario took place only a week ago. Other than some loose stools the next day (which may be from another source, I.E. curry only hours before) there was no symptoms, could the loose stools be a possibility of HIV?

Many Thanks,

M


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error/correction - I intended to put 5-10 minutes of cunnilingus, not seconds.
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Many thanks for the prompt reply. So is it considered that in the act of performing cunnilingus there would be little to no risk as the bacteria would be acquired from an area considered to be outside the living host (clitoris, labia regions) ?

I know there is a long standing issue with regards to HIV transmission through oral sex, why is there so much conflicting argument on the internet?  Would you suggest the cunnilingus insertive be tested in the above mentioned scenario?
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HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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