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If I Have A Intercourse With Protection, Is That Really

Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2023

Question: if I have a intercourse with protection, is that really required test?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

If a barrier contraceptive like condom was used, then it is less likely that HIV got transmitted. So an HIV test is not really required.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (3 minutes later)

actually, I had an intercourse with prostitute. that's why I worried about. so, no need to get test. right? please advise

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is a window period for HIV testing

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I donot think that HIV testing or post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is required in your case as you used protection.
Anyways, there is a window period for HIV to get detectable in blood. It is usually detectable after 6 days of exposure and that is when a P24 antigen test can be done. Other tests like ELISA are done 1-3 months after exposure.

Regards,
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 minutes later)

thanks Mam.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for consulting me here

Take care
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar