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What Are The Chances Of HIV Infection After Unprotected Intercourse?
Question: I had sex with a sex worker last september. I wore a condom and it broke. I did not know and i ejaculated inside her. It lasted an hour and I do not know her staus. What are my chances of being infected.
Brief Answer:
The chances are slim, of course depending on her status of course.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Many things have to be in motion for one to contracted with infection, there are some STD's that are more infectious than others, the best true way to get an answer is to get tested, but I am guessing if you have been symptom free for this long then you are probably safe, however, diseases like syphilis can lie dormant for even 10 years before symptoms, chlamydia can present after years as men usually can live without symptoms. So please get tested. Thanks
The chances are slim, of course depending on her status of course.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Many things have to be in motion for one to contracted with infection, there are some STD's that are more infectious than others, the best true way to get an answer is to get tested, but I am guessing if you have been symptom free for this long then you are probably safe, however, diseases like syphilis can lie dormant for even 10 years before symptoms, chlamydia can present after years as men usually can live without symptoms. So please get tested. Thanks
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Same question as above. I had sex with sex worker a year ago. Wore condom and it broke. I did not know and i ejaculated inside her. It lasted for an hour and I do not know her status. What is my chance of contracting hiv.
Brief Answer:
You have less chances of contracting HIV. This is due to the male anatomy
Detailed Answer:
Now I would say that the first assumption would be if the female was HIV positive, and even then it depends on her viral load, if she was actively shedding virus and symptomatic, so without scientific proof you are at a 30% of contracting HIV from her, now if there was anal sex involved, that percentage goes up to 60% because of the nature of skin breakdown and trauma during the activities.
You have less chances of contracting HIV. This is due to the male anatomy
Detailed Answer:
Now I would say that the first assumption would be if the female was HIV positive, and even then it depends on her viral load, if she was actively shedding virus and symptomatic, so without scientific proof you are at a 30% of contracting HIV from her, now if there was anal sex involved, that percentage goes up to 60% because of the nature of skin breakdown and trauma during the activities.
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Dr. Sonia Raina
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