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I had protected sex with sex worker. Am I at risk of contracting HIV?

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Published At August 3, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Two months ago I had sex with a female sex worker. It was oral and vaginal, both condom protected. The condom did not break or slip off, I withdrew from her right after ejaculation. The girl was clean and young. The intercourse took place in her apartment. Am I at risk of contracting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)? I cannot live normally and keep thinking of it all the time.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

First, protective sexual activity will keep you safe and any STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) will increase chances of infection (an ulcer on genital has highest chances). In the above scenario, you are mostly protected from infection. As it happened two months ago, you can get tested with the western blot or fourth generation HIV tests to confirm the status and it remains conclusive up to 95 %. You are unlikely to get an infection as oral sex caries very less transmission and vaginal sex is protected one and I assume you are free from STD.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Kiran Anaparthi
Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

HIV/AIDS specialist

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