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A 32-year-old male asked:
Gave guy handjob. he never touched me. is there risk of sti (herpes, hpv, warts, syphilis, hiv etc)? washed my hands afterwards - cant remember if i used that hand to touch my penis after the handjob before wash? can my hand get warts, syph,herp?
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Herpes, HPV,warts are transmitted by skin to skin contact. HIV requires exchange of bodily fluids to enter your blood stream. You would have to touch a syphilitic sore to contract syphilis. Observe for any lesions and, for peace of mind, get tested for HIV in 3 weeks and 3 months and test for syphilis after 4 weeks.
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Answered Jul 17, 2022
Last updated Jul 17, 2022
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