Can I Get HIV By Having Protected Sex With HIV Positive Person?

Posted on Sat, 8 Nov 2014

Question: had an unprotected virginal sex 8am same day I had same unprotected virginal sex with same lady 1pm. I requested we get tested, I came negative and she was positive one faint line and 1 clear. I left and went to my doctor 5pm he gave me AZT pep for 3days, started that immediately 6pm same day. I finished it then went back to Dr and told him I wanted the 28days pep he gave me zidovuden which I started same time under the 72hrs mark. The lady further went and tested, she was positive, cd4 1580 and her viral load less than 40....., please tell me what are my odds here. I had symptoms of itchy all over my back then swollen lymph node 19days post exposure. I then did a 4th Gen test and a stand alone antigen test all negative. I have also noticed some small red bumps on my back too. My pep has been finished Saturday

Answered by Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload photo of the rash, LN, report..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX,
I understand your query..
I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

- Doing sex with HIV positive person won't make you HIV positive.. There are only 4 per 10000 persons develop HIV after such a unprotected sex. It is good that you had ate PEP and also a 28 days drug course. It will further reduce your chance of having HIV.

- You should get tested by PCR at the end of week of treatment or P24 antigen test or 4th generation ELISA at the end of 28 days to confirm the status.

- Kindly upload the picture of rash at back and swollen lymph nodes to help you further..

- Kindly upload the image of the report of your HIV report also.

I will be happy to answer your further concern.
Kindly come up with query
Wish you a best health at healthcaremagic
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank,

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (6 hours later)

How do I upload the photos dr

Answered by Dr. Arun (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
select the upload image button on your screen...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX,

- There must be button of upload image on right side of your dashboard. Kindly click on the button and select image to upload.
Or you can send it to YYYY@YYYY and subject as ATTN: Dr. Arun Tank

Glad to serve your further query, kindly come up with.

Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

I have uploaded all you wanted and hence you have not responded again over 1hr now. I am struggling here depression and all to get some clear view of my stand am just drowning in fear and anxiety please respond to me and explain. oh no

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HIV negative for P24 & can be confirmed by PCR

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX,

Sorry to make you wait,

I reviewed your report and images

- The rash and lymph node swelling is not related to HIV. It requires a detail history and examination which can only be possible with your family physician.

- Your HIV duo test and P24 antigen test both are negative which is a good sign, you can confirm your status with HIV Pro DNA PCR.

- As your initial reports are negative, allay your fear about HIV and forget the incidence.

You can ask for further query, I will be happy to answer you.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

Blood has been drawn for the hiv pcr dna test. since my antigen p24 was negative so my odds are good that all will be fine. I am panicking waiting for this result and my blood pressure has triggered 160/120...I just need assurance and the result to keep my mind and peace calm. when you say allay my fears what do you mean please doctor. the local doctor here wants to do a full blood count to know why i have swelling he did not also relate it to hiv. another thing is I seem to have diarrhea slightly.....

Answered by Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Leave the tension of HIV...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX,

Thank you for contact.

As your P24 and duo antigen both are negative, you can allay fear as your test is most probably going to be negative.

- Your doctor is trying to find out the cause of your rash, lymph node swelling and diarrhoea that's why he insisted to do blood investigation.

You can come back for further detail..
Thank you
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist

If your query is resolved kindly close the answer and rate me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (23 hours later)

Dr, got the results for the DNA PCR test and the full blood count. Pcr negative , full blood count all stable.

Answered by Dr. Arun (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Congratulations for Negative report...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX ,

- Really happy for your Negative Report.

- PCR is the gold standard test for detecting HIV, as it is coming negative. You can now be declared as a HIV negative Person.

I will be glad to answer your further query.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist.
If your query is resolved kindly close the discussion and rate me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (24 minutes later)

Thank you so much.its an excellent service

Answered by Dr. Arun (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy for further query else close the discussion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXXX ,

I will be glad to answer your further query.

If your query is resolved kindly close the discussion and rate me.

Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj