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What Are The Chances Of Getting HIV Even After Protected Sex?

hi doc,
I am a male. I had a protected sex with a prostitution on 22 Dec .I used condom during oral and virginal sex and no broken. And I did the HIV-1/2 Ab and P24 Ag Combo test on 9 Jan (19 days after), the result is negative. So I just thinking is that possible I get the HIV? I am really worry thx a lot

patrick
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

I understand your concern regarding exposure to HIV. Latex condoms provide protection by preventing the infected area from coming into contact with the partner.

Polyurethane condoms provide some protection, not as much as latex.

If there has been no break in condom during intercourse, there is very little chance of HIV exposure.

HIV 1 and 2 Antibodies are detectable only after three weeks after exposure and such tests are not reliable until 12 weeks. However p24 antigen detection is the test of choice during early exposure.

If this test is negative, you do not have to worry.

Thanks.
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What Are The Chances Of Getting HIV Even After Protected Sex?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern regarding exposure to HIV. Latex condoms provide protection by preventing the infected area from coming into contact with the partner. Polyurethane condoms provide some protection, not as much as latex. If there has been no break in condom during intercourse, there is very little chance of HIV exposure. HIV 1 and 2 Antibodies are detectable only after three weeks after exposure and such tests are not reliable until 12 weeks. However p24 antigen detection is the test of choice during early exposure. If this test is negative, you do not have to worry. Thanks.