Dr
Following the scenario in my last post, a similar situation has since occurred for which I would be grateful to learn your opinion. Yesterday, I was masturbating next to a guy who was doing the same (in a steam room). He reached over and played with my nipple and he did not ejaculate.
Afterwards I showered and dried myself with a towel. It was then I noticed on my chest an old small scab from a spot that had come off. On tissue paper, I noticed very faint specs of blood. This abrasion was almost in the centre of my chest and I do not believe the other man touched it. It is possible I did so myself in the shower or with my towel.
However, the doubt remains, and I am afraid that if he did touch it, he might have had precum on his fingers as he had been masturbating.
The CDC advises: "HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host. "
My chief concern pertains to the fact that I noticed tiny specs of blood on the tissue. If he had touched it, and he did have precum on his finger, what then?
Does the CDC advice apply in my case? Am I therefore worrying about nothing or is the a serous level of risk?
Should I consider PEP or testing in the event that he did touch this abrasion?
Would the right cells be present under the broken scab to cause infection?
And has anyone else been infected in this way?
Apologies for the many questions but your advice and opinion would be appreciated,
Many thanks