Can HIV Be Contracted From Receiving Oral Sex?

Posted on Mon, 4 Dec 2017

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Mon, 4 Dec 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hey
I recently received oral sex from a white female
Do i need to get tested for HIV ?
Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (24 minutes later)

many questions need answer in concern with this.
whether she was known HIV+ve
any ulcer or sore on penis or her mouth?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (36 minutes later)

Her HIV status is unknown.
However there was no known ulcers or sore on penis or in mouth.s

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Absolutely no requirement to get HIV testing for this only reason .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* In absence of ulcer or sore in her mouth or over penis , there is no risk of HIV
transmission through oral sex .
* You do not need to get tested for HIV for this only reason .

I hope this will help you to clear your query .

Welcome for any further assistance .

Wishing you fine health ahead .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj