Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Sun, 11 Sep 2016

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Question : Do you really think that the oral sex is no risk of infection for HIV?I mean that if the sex worker had been infected,usually she has many oral problems,so her saliva may contain blood or other infected body fluids ,I am not sure.and my condom had a very small hole,so my penis may come into contact with her blood or other infected body fluids . Doctor, I am very worried about that situation,do you still think it is no risk?and why?Because I had never have pharyngitis before,I am very worried about that.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

The risk of getting HIV from protected oral sex is even though the girl was positive because human saliva is not the fluid which transmits HIV as well as it also contains an enzyme which inhibits the growth of HIV virus so you need not to worry at all.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (7 minutes later)

Thank you doctor ,thank you very much.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for your kind gesture.

If you need any help from me in future you can ask me any time and I am always here to help you out. Wishing you very happy and healthy life ahead.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj