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What Are The Chances Of STD After Oral Sex?

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2015

Question: Hello, I am a 31 year old healthy male. I recently had oral sex and analingus preformed on me by another man.

The incident lasted no longer than 3 mins.

Should I be worried about HIV and other stds?

How common is it to carry an std like syphillis in the mouth?

Would having an STD in someone's mouth allow HIV to transmit easier?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of transmission of HIV is nil.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.

The chances of transmission of HIV by oral sex is almost nil , unless there is open wounds in both partners,in the areas of contact.

The chances of transmission of HIV by anal sex is higher.But if it was only analingus, then the chances are almost nil unless open wound in both.
So the risk is almost nil in either of situations.

The chances of oral syphilis is very rare .
If there are any STDs or wounds in oral cavity, the risk of transmission of HIV is increased.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (58 minutes later)

In your years in medicine have you ever seen HIV or syphillis transferred by oral sex or analingus?

When it comes to oral sex and analingus is it true the partner doing the sucking or rimming is more at risk of acquiring STD's?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Person performing oral sex is at higher risk.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

I have not seen cases of HIV or syphilis by the modes described.
If there are open wounds in both, there are chances of transmission.Risk is higher in recipient (one sucking), as there are more chances of infected material be in contact for a longer duration.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Is it common or easy for any STDs to travel from mouth to anus?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible but rare.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes it is possible but rare.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 hours later)

Since the chances of transmissions are almost nil i take it post exposure prophylaxis would not be recommended?

You mentioned that open wounds or as std in the mouth would increase the risk. Would the risk still be negligible?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for PEP.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I do not see the need for any post exposure prophylaxis .The risk with the given description is nil.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj