Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Intercourse?

Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015

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Fri, 21 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : just have a little anxiety, don't know why.got tested negative 4 years ago for hiv 6 weeks after an incident. I used a condom and it definitely didn't break. please tell me I'm ok and don't need another test

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No further testing required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Sir

As you had got the test done after serological window period and the test was negative, no further testing is required.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

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