[Question #11382] HBV or HCV from handjob

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14 months ago
Hi doctors , i did massage in spa the spa was not clean as the masseuse did not use the gloves on my penis and did handjob , if her hands not clean withe viruses of HBV and HCV can i get it from handjob ? 
As you know HBV and HCV can live on the surfaces for long time . Example the door handle
Thank you 
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14 months ago
She used lotion not oil 
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14 months ago
Because after she finished from me she did not clean her hands with my semen on her hands and catch the door handle direct 
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
14 months ago
Welcome to the Forum and thanks for your questions.  The activities you describe are no risk for all STIs including hepatitis B, as well as hepatitis C which is not an STI.  Although your masseuse did not wash her hands none of these infections are transmitted through contact with inanimate objects or by receiving masturbation from someone with genital secretions on their hands.  The WHO and CDC as well as virtually all experts agree that there is no risk from the sorts of activities you describe.  There is no reason for concern and no reason for testing.  EWH---
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14 months ago
Thank you doctor Hook 
Ok as you said no need to concern for all STI .
I have one question , what are different between STD and STI ? 
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
14 months ago
STD and STI, the I standing for Infection rather than Disease, are interchangeable.  Not all infections cause symptoms and for that reason, many prefer the term STI to STD.  EWH---
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14 months ago
Thank you sir naw i can rest
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14 months ago
Sorry doctor just to be sure 
Because my language is weak 
Again , if the hands of masseuse are not clean by HBV or HCV no risk when she give to me masturbation ?
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
14 months ago
As you may know, we provide up to three responses to each client’s questions. This will be my final response as part of this thread. Your language skills are fine and your interpretation is absolutely correct. The events you described did not put you at any risk. Take care. Please don’t worry. 

This thread will now be closed. EWH.
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