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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Unprotected Sex?
Question: Hi doctor,I had unprotected sex with a prostitute 1.5 years ago.I didn't feel any symptom of HIV unless I am little bit weak.do I have to go for HIV test.and what is the probability to get HIV infected.
Brief Answer:
The possibility to get infected is very unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had unprotected sex with CSW 1.5 years ago with no history of any symptoms than the risk of getting HIV infection is very unlikely so don't worry.
The best way to allay your fear or anxiety is to get tested. The test result will clear all your doubts and give you mental satisfaction and sense of relief.
As your friend I will also advice you to stay away from such unsafe sexual practices. Be relaxed and go for the test without any tension. Get back to me with test result or for any other query if you have.
Thank You
The possibility to get infected is very unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had unprotected sex with CSW 1.5 years ago with no history of any symptoms than the risk of getting HIV infection is very unlikely so don't worry.
The best way to allay your fear or anxiety is to get tested. The test result will clear all your doubts and give you mental satisfaction and sense of relief.
As your friend I will also advice you to stay away from such unsafe sexual practices. Be relaxed and go for the test without any tension. Get back to me with test result or for any other query if you have.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi doctor,
Thanks for your answer.I am little fatty right now and since yesterday I felt little headeche.does this is symptom of HIV.
Thanks for your answer.I am little fatty right now and since yesterday I felt little headeche.does this is symptom of HIV.
Brief Answer:
Not at all.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
Being fatty and having slight headache is not the symptom of HIV so don't worry and go for the test for your satisfaction as well as to clear all doubts.
Thank You
Not at all.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
Being fatty and having slight headache is not the symptom of HIV so don't worry and go for the test for your satisfaction as well as to clear all doubts.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thanks for your reply..one last question.What are the symptom that every HIV positive people have after unprotected sex within few months.
Brief Answer:
Fever, weight loss and many more.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
There are some peculiar symptoms of HIV like chronic fever for more than one month, unexplained weight loss more than 10% of total body weight, chronic diarrhea for more than one month, skin rashes, muscle and joint pain etc.
Thank You
Fever, weight loss and many more.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
There are some peculiar symptoms of HIV like chronic fever for more than one month, unexplained weight loss more than 10% of total body weight, chronic diarrhea for more than one month, skin rashes, muscle and joint pain etc.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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