
Can Intake Of Antibiotics Result In HIV Contraction?

Brief Answer:
Antibiotics have no influence on acquiring HIV
Detailed Answer:
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Antibiotics or antimicrobials like Bactrim have no effect on virus including HIV. It neither facilitates nor inhibits the entry of HIV. Condom offers a high degree of resistance to HIV infection to be acquired through genital contact.
Dr S.Murugan
Antibiotics have no influence on acquiring HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Antibiotics or antimicrobials like Bactrim have no effect on virus including HIV. It neither facilitates nor inhibits the entry of HIV. Condom offers a high degree of resistance to HIV infection to be acquired through genital contact.
Dr S.Murugan
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