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Do condoms always prevent HIV transmission?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex with a girl before three months. She got tested for HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and the result came negative. But now I have a low fever for four days. I have a doubt whether she has spread the virus through the condom she gave to me. Can anyone spread a virus through cond... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had protected sex and if the condom was used consistently without any breakage in the condom, then the risk of acquiring HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is non-existent in your case. Your apprehensions are not factual. You have mentioned that your partner had ... Read Full »
My HIV test is positive. How could I have contracted the virus?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently tested positive for HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and had a viral load test which was 160k and CD4 (Cluster of Differntiation) count of 145. My issue now is with how I could have contracted the virus. I have had three sexual partners and there was always protection. Two ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For condoms to be effective, it has to be a latex condom used consistently and correctively and a newer condom for each sexual act. There should not be any break or it should not have slipped off during the act. If all the steps had been followed, then only it is said tha... Read Full »
My condom has moved a little during vaginal sex. Can I be infected with HIV in this way?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried when I use a condom and when condom in vaginal sex a little bit goes up and down on penis, and vaginal fluid is on end of the penis, end of the penis (cca 2 cm) is not always covered with condom then I am in panic and ask my self can I be infected in this way and should be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The virus can not permeate through the intact condom. The amount of protection given by barrier contraceptive (condom) is not only for HIV but also for other sexually transmitted infections. Research has ample evidence to suggest that condom forms a valuable part of... Read Full »
Can I get infected with HIV after unprotected sex but without ejaculation?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to know what unprotected sex means. If I penetrate in a female's vagina without a condom but do not release any semen, will it be considered as unprotected sex? Also, can there be an HIV infection in such a case? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. By unprotected sex, we mean, having sex without the use of contraceptives like condom or birth control pills. Although not ejaculating is less risky than ejaculating, an unprotected sex without ejaculation still carries some risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) a... Read Full »