Question

I had sex with an unknown person, what should I do?

7 May 2010. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission.

Hi,

I have had sex with an unknown person. I used condom but she had bit me on my lips and now I am worried I have been infected with HIV. I am very stressed and cannot concentrate on my work. I have itchy hands at night and now I have rashes. I am too tired ever since that day. What do you suggest I should do?

Answer

Answer: Charlotte Walker

Thank you for your question.

You cannot get HIV through biting lips or through sex with a condom. Your symptoms are likely to have been brought on by the stress you mentioned. If you are very worried then to put your mind at ease you should go for a HIV test. This is the only way you will know if you have HIV.

For more information on HIV transmission and testing please follow this link to the i-Base factsheet