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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Anal Sex?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Question: Ive never had anal without a condom. Is thers a need for an hiv test. Im a top
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need for HIV test.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Gervisjpond,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

The risk of getting HIV from protected anal sex is not there so no need to go for any HIV test as such but if still you want to get tested then go for CMIA 4th gen Duos test to confirm your status.

Thank You
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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Anal Sex?

Brief Answer: No need for HIV test. Detailed Answer: Dear Gervisjpond, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. The risk of getting HIV from protected anal sex is not there so no need to go for any HIV test as such but if still you want to get tested then go for CMIA 4th gen Duos test to confirm your status. Thank You