What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Protected Oral Sex?

Posted on Sun, 29 Mar 2015

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Question : I recently went to a massage parlor and received oral sex (with a condom). I also lightly kissed and sucked the woman's nipple. Here's where it gets complicated. My other hand felt like a mole around her other breast. It felt like a mole. To top it all off one of my teeth is slightly bleeding (it wasn't at the time all this was happening) because it needs dental work. Am I at risk?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Risk of HIV transmission 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.

The chances of transmission by protected oral sex, kiss , sucking nipples is nil.Just having a mole in the area does not transmit HIV.I do not see the possibility of HIV transmission by the mode described even with dental bleed.
Moreover she may be negative for HIV too.
There are some STDs like herpes which can be transmitted by kiss or skin to skin contact. The chances are higher if active lesions were present at the time of contact.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (16 minutes later)

Should I get tested for other std's? This just happened so how long do I have to wait to get tested?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes manifests maximum by 2-3 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

You can get STDs test including for herpes antibodies done at this stage.If any symptoms you can get tested again. Otherwise it should be okay.
Herpes symptoms usually manifests within hours to 2-3 weeks .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (10 minutes later)

Maybe I'm overreacting to something that I never do. Maybe I should wait a couple of weeks and there aren't any symptoms, I should just let it go. Would you agree doctor?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes likely you are anxious at this stage.It is natural too .
If you do not have any symptoms you can relax.
If you develop any symptoms you can go for STDs tests.Otherwise you can forget the episode.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Thank you doc. I'll make sure to use my real head for better judgment next time.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for compliments and taking some good stand.
Wish you safe and good health.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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