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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Unprotected Receptive Oral Sex?
Question: Hi, Sir
One day back I had sex with unknown partner (HIV status unkown), she has given blow job for 30 sec without protection & vaginal intercourse using using condom. I am 27 male. Kindly suggest should I need to worry. I m freaking out mam. Should I take PrePEP?
One day back I had sex with unknown partner (HIV status unkown), she has given blow job for 30 sec without protection & vaginal intercourse using using condom. I am 27 male. Kindly suggest should I need to worry. I m freaking out mam. Should I take PrePEP?
Brief Answer:
No need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Unprotected receptive oral sex carries negligible risk of HIV and is not considered a high risk exposure requiring prophylaxis i.e PEP and a condom protected vaginal sex is safe and provides adequate protection against HIV transmission.
So I don't there is a need for Post expsoure prophylaxis (PEP) in your case.
Regards
No need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Unprotected receptive oral sex carries negligible risk of HIV and is not considered a high risk exposure requiring prophylaxis i.e PEP and a condom protected vaginal sex is safe and provides adequate protection against HIV transmission.
So I don't there is a need for Post expsoure prophylaxis (PEP) in your case.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir,
Is there any chance of getting HIV thorough above mentioned way.
Also should I take PrePEP not PostPEP.
Sir, I am not able to do any thing. Kindly also suggest if any measures to be taken. I am very nervous please do reply sir.
Is there any chance of getting HIV thorough above mentioned way.
Also should I take PrePEP not PostPEP.
Sir, I am not able to do any thing. Kindly also suggest if any measures to be taken. I am very nervous please do reply sir.
Brief Answer:
You have a negligible risk and do not qualify for PEP
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
There is practically no risk of transmission through such a short oral contact.
Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is for those who have already been exposed to HIV risk and it should be started within 72 hours of expsoure if there is a sufficient risk of HIV infection. Therefore, it is for somebody who has already had a risky exposure e.g either unprotected sexual exposure with an HIV infected individual or professional exposure (e.g needle stick injury with HIV infected patient blood).
PreEP is for those who are yet to be exposed to HIV risk.
Regards
You have a negligible risk and do not qualify for PEP
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
There is practically no risk of transmission through such a short oral contact.
Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is for those who have already been exposed to HIV risk and it should be started within 72 hours of expsoure if there is a sufficient risk of HIV infection. Therefore, it is for somebody who has already had a risky exposure e.g either unprotected sexual exposure with an HIV infected individual or professional exposure (e.g needle stick injury with HIV infected patient blood).
PreEP is for those who are yet to be exposed to HIV risk.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir,
Is it necessary to get tested for this case? Kindly also tell me the odd for this case? What are the things that should be looked for this case? Should i refer with some doctor for this issue? Please do reply, i m very nervious sir.
Is it necessary to get tested for this case? Kindly also tell me the odd for this case? What are the things that should be looked for this case? Should i refer with some doctor for this issue? Please do reply, i m very nervious sir.
Brief Answer:
Negligible risk from oral sex but testing would relieve your anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
As I said, receptive oral sex carries a very low risk i.e the odds are very low. I cant put an exact number to it because the risk from oral sex alone has not been estimated. This is because people who practice oral sex also practice other forms of sexual contacts e.g vaginal or anal sex during the same sexual encounter.
However, there is no harm in getting screened. Most likely it would turn out as negative and it would relieve your anxiety.
You may directly go to a lab to get screened for STDs including HIV. There is no need for a referral from doctor for HIv screening.
Regards
Negligible risk from oral sex but testing would relieve your anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
As I said, receptive oral sex carries a very low risk i.e the odds are very low. I cant put an exact number to it because the risk from oral sex alone has not been estimated. This is because people who practice oral sex also practice other forms of sexual contacts e.g vaginal or anal sex during the same sexual encounter.
However, there is no harm in getting screened. Most likely it would turn out as negative and it would relieve your anxiety.
You may directly go to a lab to get screened for STDs including HIV. There is no need for a referral from doctor for HIv screening.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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