Thank you experts for your comments and really appreciated. My only concern is that the abscess/fistula is different from an intact skin and may be a point of entry for hiv due to the infection. Could you please tell me that the fistula makes no difference?it is considered as intact skin and or it does not allow the hiv to enter deep into the tissue? Many many thanks.
Thanks for the answers. One last question if I may, the opening of the fistula would not offer via for hiv to enter the deep tissue? The skin is intact even with the fistula? Or your reassurance is based upon the fact that air inactivates hiv instantly? Many thanks
Still not a risk. You gotta move on.
Thanks for your answers. Sorry for a follow up question. Does air inactivated the virus immediately? And I am thinking that the fistula might be different from minor cuts because it may have those specific cells present that can be attacked by the virus. Is this a fair interpretation?
Many thanks
Here is how adults get HIV, from unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse (penetration required) and sharing of IV drug needles. What you share as your exposure was not a risk. Air inactivates the virus. So, there is no reason to test as you did not risk HIV.
No penetration = No risk for HIV. Move on with your life. Consult doctors for the fistula.