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Hi - I Had Sex With A Condom On 1.5
Question: Hi - I had sex with a condom on 1.5 days ago with a new partner. I realized after that I have a few small HPV warts at the base of my penis that may have not been covered by the condom.
Doing some research, I read about a 2018 study that found HPV warts more likely to transmit HIV. Should I be concerned about this? None of the warts were open/leaking etc. The partner in question was someone I don’t know well and don’t have contact info for.
In summary. Should I be seeking out PEP just to be safe?
Doing some research, I read about a 2018 study that found HPV warts more likely to transmit HIV. Should I be concerned about this? None of the warts were open/leaking etc. The partner in question was someone I don’t know well and don’t have contact info for.
In summary. Should I be seeking out PEP just to be safe?
Brief Answer:
No need for taking PEP.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Jeffthompson,
Welcome to Ask a Specialist Service.
You have protected sexual intercourse with an unknown new partner so nothing to worry because the risk of getting HIV is very unlikely as the status of the partner is unknown and you have used the condom so don't get worried about the same.
Further, you have to consult the skin specialist to diagnose whether the lesions at the base of penis are really HPV warts or any thing else. Even though, they are HPvV warts the risk is unlikely because there is no direct contact with any infectious fluid.
You just calm down, forget the episode and no need to take PEP in your case. If there is any thing else you want to ask please let me know and I am here to help you out.
Thank You
No need for taking PEP.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Jeffthompson,
Welcome to Ask a Specialist Service.
You have protected sexual intercourse with an unknown new partner so nothing to worry because the risk of getting HIV is very unlikely as the status of the partner is unknown and you have used the condom so don't get worried about the same.
Further, you have to consult the skin specialist to diagnose whether the lesions at the base of penis are really HPV warts or any thing else. Even though, they are HPvV warts the risk is unlikely because there is no direct contact with any infectious fluid.
You just calm down, forget the episode and no need to take PEP in your case. If there is any thing else you want to ask please let me know and I am here to help you out.
Thank You
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