What Causes HIV?

Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2015

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Question : tried receiving anal sex from a man, used condoms but he used spit for lube. only tried for 30 seconds then stopped. am I at risk for hiv?

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

Brief Answer:
Risk 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.
HIV usually is not transmitted through saliva.
The chances of blood tinged saliva is remote in given scenario. It was protected too.
The possibility of HIV transmission is nil.
You can allay fears of HIV.

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

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