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What Are The Chances Of Infecting With HIV After Intecourse And ARV Medication?

My best friend is HIV + and her Boyfriend is negative. She is taking ARV's for 10 years . What are the chances of her boyfriend getting infected . Scenario: Yesterday she told me that the condom broke and they noticed the incident after he had ejaculated. You know how some guys can be rough
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

ART has the following goals:
Reduction in HIV related mortality and morbidity
Maximal and durable suppression of viral replication
Restoration and/or preservation of immunological function
Improvement of quality of life

These drugs do not completely cause cure.

The person who is HIV positive should be very cautious and abstain from sexual intercourse with an HIV negative individual.

The chances of transmission of HIV through different modes are as follows:
Sexual intercourse - 80%
Through contaminated needles and instruments - 10%
From mother to baby - 10%

If the condom has broken during intercourse, there is chance of spread.

Her boyfriend should undergo testing to rule out exposure.

Thanks.
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What Are The Chances Of Infecting With HIV After Intecourse And ARV Medication?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. ART has the following goals: Reduction in HIV related mortality and morbidity Maximal and durable suppression of viral replication Restoration and/or preservation of immunological function Improvement of quality of life These drugs do not completely cause cure. The person who is HIV positive should be very cautious and abstain from sexual intercourse with an HIV negative individual. The chances of transmission of HIV through different modes are as follows: Sexual intercourse - 80% Through contaminated needles and instruments - 10% From mother to baby - 10% If the condom has broken during intercourse, there is chance of spread. Her boyfriend should undergo testing to rule out exposure. Thanks.