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My foreskin touched a toilet seat with urine on it. Possible to get HIV from this?
Since the foreskin is a mucous membrane, does it mean the chances of contracting HIV is higher when my foreskin touched a toilet seat with urine on it? I am just worried about & need some advice.
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The only risks for HIV in adults are:
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
No other event that you can think of, including the event you mentioned, puts you at risk for HIV. This is a NO RISK event. You do not need to test for HIV.
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
No other event that you can think of, including the event you mentioned, puts you at risk for HIV. This is a NO RISK event. You do not need to test for HIV.
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Thanks for the response! I guess it takes time to let the anxiety settle down & not be so worried after that.
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