Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Sex?

Posted on Wed, 14 Sep 2016

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Question : Hi!

Almost 4 weeks ago I had protected sex with a sex worker in the Philippines. I came inside her after a few minutes and disposed of the condom properly in the bathroom. I used a latex condom (0.03mm from Japan), and it did not slip or break. Could I have contracted HIV from this event? One of my worries is that this happened in a 3rd world country, where I read the HIV rate has been increasing over the last several years. Does this scenario warrant an HIV test?

I am also worried because I am now back in the States and last night I slept with a girl I just started dating. It was also protected sex with a condom with no problems, but then I started having "worst-case-scenario" anxieties of "what if I transmitted it to her?"

Based on this information, do I have anything to worry about in regards to sleeping with other women? Or should I get tested before I have sex again?

Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of transmission of HIV is nil.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety.

The chances of transmission of HIV by unprotected intercourse with a HIV positive person is 1/200 to 1/1000. The chances of transmission with protected intercourse is nil.
You can allay fears of HIV.
If you wish you can get tested for HIV as a routine before starting any relationship.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

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