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Can I Get HIV Inspite Of Having Protected Sex?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Question: Hi doctor I had protected sex with sex worker n now m worried abt hiv. It. Happened 6 weeks before I get tested with blood test on 2 week and rapid blood test on 5th week both r negative ... Now in 6th week I feel sore throat ...M v freaked out with anxiety n guilt pls help
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Relax; Take a deep breath & Exhale; no infection! Detailed Answer: Hi there XXXXXXX Rest assured in your case, my gut feeling is it is the 'guilt' talking. If those tests were negative as you mentioned & you practiced safe sex, all is well. For completion sake, do a PCR-for HIV test & if this is negative, no need to be worried. It is good that you practice safe sex but if your mind is not up to it, best to avoid the practice of engaging sex workers as one can never guarantee 100% protection. Better to be safe than sorry. I also recommend speaking to a 'counsellor' or psychologist nearest you to help you tide over the crises if you feel the need & cannot handle it yourself. Good luck & Godspeed! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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Can I Get HIV Inspite Of Having Protected Sex?

Brief Answer: Relax; Take a deep breath & Exhale; no infection! Detailed Answer: Hi there XXXXXXX Rest assured in your case, my gut feeling is it is the 'guilt' talking. If those tests were negative as you mentioned & you practiced safe sex, all is well. For completion sake, do a PCR-for HIV test & if this is negative, no need to be worried. It is good that you practice safe sex but if your mind is not up to it, best to avoid the practice of engaging sex workers as one can never guarantee 100% protection. Better to be safe than sorry. I also recommend speaking to a 'counsellor' or psychologist nearest you to help you tide over the crises if you feel the need & cannot handle it yourself. Good luck & Godspeed! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD