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I had sex with condom before some years with no symptoms. Will I get HIV?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At April 11, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 10, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had sex with a condom. Is there any chance to get affected with HIV? Until now, there are no symptoms. Generally, how many days will it take to identify HIV after sex? Please suggest, and I am a bit worried.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Doing sex with a condom is safe unless it has torn or leaked. Was your partner a known case or later diagnosed to be HIV positive? Tests that you have done, if it was for HIV, and if it is negative, then you need not worry about it as test results will be positive in four to eight weeks after exposure. And the symptoms and presentation may be late and vary depending on the patient's immunity and other things. It is present with some symptoms being delayed even up to a decade or more. If you are already tested for HIV, and it is negative, then I do not think there is any reason to worry about your incident. If not yet tested and you want to clear your doubt, get it checked. Be careful and take safety measures.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you.

The company conducts general medical tests that include blood tests also. In that report, HIV is negative. I do not know about that partner's health condition right now. Are there any home tests? Please suggest.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, there is no home test for HIV. And since your HIV test is negative that you have already done. You do not have to worry at all. And since you are already negative, your partner status does not matter for you today. So just relax.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed your report. The report you have attached is nonreactive for HIV. That means it is negative for HIV. So just relax and stay calm. You need not worry about it as the report is negative. Take care. Stay safe and healthy. Thank you.

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