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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Sex?
Posted on
Sun, 23 Aug 2015
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Sun, 23 Aug 2015
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Question : I had a brief protected sex vaginal encounter with a girl in a spa of unknown status for only 2-3 mins. I ejaculated inside the condom and the condom did not break. it was a latex condom which she offered to me. I did no kissing and oral sex. What is my risk for HIV and other std's? I dont have symptoms like fever and swollen lymph nodes. should i take any test? My work is in a rural place where there is no access to hospitals and testig centres.
Brief Answer:
Your risk for getting the HIV or other STDs is negligible or very remote.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had protected vaginal intercourse only for 2-3 minutes so the risk of getting HIV infection or other STDs is very less or negligible.
In your case, I don't think you have to take any test for HIV as the risk is nil so no need to worry much. Be relaxed and move ahead in your life.
Thank You
Your risk for getting the HIV or other STDs is negligible or very remote.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had protected vaginal intercourse only for 2-3 minutes so the risk of getting HIV infection or other STDs is very less or negligible.
In your case, I don't think you have to take any test for HIV as the risk is nil so no need to worry much. Be relaxed and move ahead in your life.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
It's been six month since this encounter. Has there been any case of HIV transmission after proper condom usage?
Brief Answer:
The chance of HIV transmission after proper condom use is very rare or nil.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
The chances of transmission of HIV infection after protected sex with condom are very rare or nil so you need not to worry much.
As it has been 6 months after the exposure and for your mental satisfaction you can go for HIV testing to clear all your doubts.
Thank Yoiu
The chance of HIV transmission after proper condom use is very rare or nil.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
The chances of transmission of HIV infection after protected sex with condom are very rare or nil so you need not to worry much.
As it has been 6 months after the exposure and for your mental satisfaction you can go for HIV testing to clear all your doubts.
Thank Yoiu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Which test should I go for? How much time will the results take to come out? What can I expect? I am worried.
Brief Answer:
You can go for combined antibody and antigen detection 4th generation test.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You can go for 4th generation test for HIV which looks for both antibodies and p24 antigen and it is also accurate even in earlier period of infection by 3-4 weeks.
You need not to be worried much as the possibility of having positive result is very rare or negligible. Be relaxed and do the testing for HIV.
Thank You
You can go for combined antibody and antigen detection 4th generation test.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You can go for 4th generation test for HIV which looks for both antibodies and p24 antigen and it is also accurate even in earlier period of infection by 3-4 weeks.
You need not to be worried much as the possibility of having positive result is very rare or negligible. Be relaxed and do the testing for HIV.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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