What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through A Broken Condom?

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: Hi doctor,

I had a sex with prostitution with a condom but some point of time I noticed the condom was broken and get off without ejaculating. I'm very much worried that I infected with hiv.

I have done 3rd Gen Elisa at first week it was negative and at 28 day done eclia test it's also negative and after 30 days done Cima it's also negative

Pls help me I concluded that I'm negative or I need to do more testing.

Waiting for u r reply

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You acts carry a negligible risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
The risk of HIV transmission through a broken Condom is low.
If your CMIA test 30 days after the exposure was a 4th generation DUO test, then the negative report ruled out the possibility of HIV 1 infection beyond any doubt and it is highly reliable.
Dr S Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (26 minutes later)

thanks doc for your response,

I have following symptoms that are mentioned as hiv symptoms in all the website so far I see in Internet
1. swallon lymph nodes under my chin and its paining
2. sore throat
3. night sweats
4. most of the time I feel sleepy

please tell me whether the mentioned symptoms are hiv.

I'm too worried and can't sleep.

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms are not necessarily be due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Swollen lymph nodes, sore throat are common symptoms that anyone to have. Just by the presence of sore throat alone nobody can be suspected to have HIV. Only with the blood report one can be labelled as HIV positive individual.
Night sweats depends on the climate also. If you have not adequate sleep you will feel sleepy. Those are normal for anybody to have once or otherwise. Your test ruled out HIV 1 infection. Then what is the necessity to bother about HIV infection. RELAX.
Dr S.Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (5 hours later)

Thanks doctor,

I need some clarification,

1. As you mentioned in your first response, Cima detect only hiv 1 what about hiv 2?

2. does Cima test results is conclusive in one month or need any more testing?

3. do you think that I need to do any STD testing?

4. does STD have any window period like hiv?

5. what are the symptoms of STD related infections?

6. does STD infections cause wound in Pennis?

I don't have any wounds in my private area.

I'm dead worried pls reply me ASAP.

thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV 2 infection is rare.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
HIV 2 infection is rare, the prevalence is less than 0.5%.
CMIA 4th generation test after 28 days can rule out HIV 1 infection. HIV 2 infection can be ruled out after the window period. (6-8 weeks, maximum 12 weeks).
STDs are more than 25 in number. They are manifesting with ulcers, discharge or swelling of genitals or around. They can remain without any symptoms. Tests become reliable after 4 weeks to 4 months according to the different diseases.
Dr S Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (2 days later)

Thanks for u r valuable response,

I feel that I'm free from hiv 1 and I confused that I need to do same fourth or third generation testing to detect hiv 2 or any other special testing to detect hiv 2.

what will be the window period for third generation elisa to detect hiv 2

thanks

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV 2 infection is very rare

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
HIV 2 infection is very rare. You don't really need any test for the same. Window period for all HIV disease is the same. It is usually 6-8 weeks, rarely extended up to 12 weeks.
Dr S Murugan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar