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Can I Contract HIV Infection From A Brief Sexual Exposure?
Dear Doctor,
I am a 35 yr old married man from Singapore. On 15th September 2010, i had a brief sexual encounter with a very young sex worker. I was gently stroking her with the condom on for about 10 mins, during which i pulled out couple of times just to check if the condon was ok. Suddenly after about 10 mins when i pulled out before ejaculating, i found the condom had completely torn from my shaft region and my glans was exposed. I immediately took off the condom and wiped my penis dry with a clean towel. Although my penis must have been exposed for just a few 2 to 3 minutes, I am afraid if i may have contracted any infection including HIV. After this (in about another 5 mins), i masturbated and washed with soap and water thrice. My question to you is whether i can get infected if the girl is HIV+ even if the actual exposure may have been for only 2-3 mins. ? And if i wiped the exposed region(Glans & Shaft) immediately after noticing the condom breakage (within 2-3 min), still do i stand a risk??
Becoz of this encounter, i am scared to have sex with my wife as i dont want to infect her just in case i am. Therefore i have used condoms while having sex with her during the last week.
Kindly advice doctor
Thanks and Regards,
Yash Savant
I am a 35 yr old married man from Singapore. On 15th September 2010, i had a brief sexual encounter with a very young sex worker. I was gently stroking her with the condom on for about 10 mins, during which i pulled out couple of times just to check if the condon was ok. Suddenly after about 10 mins when i pulled out before ejaculating, i found the condom had completely torn from my shaft region and my glans was exposed. I immediately took off the condom and wiped my penis dry with a clean towel. Although my penis must have been exposed for just a few 2 to 3 minutes, I am afraid if i may have contracted any infection including HIV. After this (in about another 5 mins), i masturbated and washed with soap and water thrice. My question to you is whether i can get infected if the girl is HIV+ even if the actual exposure may have been for only 2-3 mins. ? And if i wiped the exposed region(Glans & Shaft) immediately after noticing the condom breakage (within 2-3 min), still do i stand a risk??
Becoz of this encounter, i am scared to have sex with my wife as i dont want to infect her just in case i am. Therefore i have used condoms while having sex with her during the last week.
Kindly advice doctor
Thanks and Regards,
Yash Savant
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Assuming that girl was an HIV infected and your uncovered ( without condom ) penis remain in contact with vagina and in it roughly for 2-3 minutes .
After this you masturbate .
The virus ( HIV infected ) has been demonstrated in the cervical secretion as well as vaginal secretion from female . When you were doing sexual intercourse naturally your penis contracted with that secretions and chance of getting HIV infection is more .
The question is IF SECRETIONS ( cervical as well vaginal ) were HIV infected then there is chance of getting infection by you is more but not dead sure .
In such type of circumstances don't make any sexual relation with your wife without protection.
Get in rapid P 24 nucleic acid amplification test as early as possible ( WESTERN BLOT ) .
Time of exposure usually matters that's why female are 8 times more prone to infection than male and this a documented proof.
So same is here for you if in contact only for 2-3 minute ,less chance of getting infection.
Hope this will help you.
Assuming that girl was an HIV infected and your uncovered ( without condom ) penis remain in contact with vagina and in it roughly for 2-3 minutes .
After this you masturbate .
The virus ( HIV infected ) has been demonstrated in the cervical secretion as well as vaginal secretion from female . When you were doing sexual intercourse naturally your penis contracted with that secretions and chance of getting HIV infection is more .
The question is IF SECRETIONS ( cervical as well vaginal ) were HIV infected then there is chance of getting infection by you is more but not dead sure .
In such type of circumstances don't make any sexual relation with your wife without protection.
Get in rapid P 24 nucleic acid amplification test as early as possible ( WESTERN BLOT ) .
Time of exposure usually matters that's why female are 8 times more prone to infection than male and this a documented proof.
So same is here for you if in contact only for 2-3 minute ,less chance of getting infection.
Hope this will help you.
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