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It Is Risk To Get HIV I Had Protected Sex Broken Upper Side Not Lower Side Extra Part Of Condom?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2025

Question: Hello sir , I had protected sex on dated 05 -08-2021 on that time condom was broken upper side not lower side extra part of condom I folded and after had sex I checked condom and no leakage at anywhere my question is
It is risk to get HIV above mentioned incident
After three months nov 10th i done hiv tridot test result was negative window period 3 months is accurate pls advice my mind is not stable

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Transmission is unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As there is no evident leak, the transmission of HIV is very unlikely.
You can go for an ELISA test for reassurance. ELSIA is more specific than tridot and as window period is over tridot will be a good choice.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (11 hours later)

Thanks for reply
Yesterday also done tridot test aft

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
As you are already out of window period, the results will be almost accurate.
You can go for an ELISA test just for reassurance

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI