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Can HIV Be Contracted Through One Time Unprotected Sex?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Question: I had sex with sex worker. I used condom but dont know when the condom slipped and i ejaculated inside her. What are the chances of me getting affected with HIV or other STDS and what tests should i do
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible but small chances.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to HCM
It is possible to get HIV or other STDs after a single encounter of unprotected sex, though the chances may be small.
It is good to check your HIV status after 2 weeks and if negative at 8 weeks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Noble Zachariah

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Can HIV Be Contracted Through One Time Unprotected Sex?

Brief Answer: Possible but small chances. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to HCM It is possible to get HIV or other STDs after a single encounter of unprotected sex, though the chances may be small. It is good to check your HIV status after 2 weeks and if negative at 8 weeks.