Can HIV Be Contracted Through One Time Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014

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Question : I had sex with sex worker. I used condom but dont know when the condom slipped and i ejaculated inside her. What are the chances of me getting affected with HIV or other STDS and what tests should i do

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible but small chances.

Detailed Answer:
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It is possible to get HIV or other STDs after a single encounter of unprotected sex, though the chances may be small.
It is good to check your HIV status after 2 weeks and if negative at 8 weeks.

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