[Question #4638] Am I at risk
79 months ago
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
79 months ago
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Welcome to the Forum. As you probably know but are trying to work around, clients on this site are not permitted to request who responds to their questions. All questions regarding herpes go to Ms. Warren and Dr. Handsfield and I split all other questions. As it happened, today I happened to pick up your question. As an FYI, having worked closely for more than 35 years, Dr. Handsfield and I never disagree on the content of our replies although our verbal styles vary. I will be addressing this question.
The short answer is, for the most part, no penetration, no risk. This generalization holds for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas and the most common STIs. Theoretically and for completeness, I should say that if she had a lesion STI such as herpes or syphilis, the infection might have been transmitted in this way but the likelihood of this happening is less than a small fraction of 1% and really not something to worry about. Syphilis is very, very uncommon in women and for herpes penetration and the friction involved has a lot to do with the likelihood of transmission. If I were you I would not be the least bit worried. There is no need for concern and no testing of any sort is needed.
I hope these comments are helpful. EWH
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79 months ago
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79 months ago
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
79 months ago
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79 months ago
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
79 months ago
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