Is there a chance of getting HIV after having protected oral sex with an HIV affected patient?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

It seems from your query that you received oral sex from a woman who is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infected. This sexual act of receiving oral sex carries a negligible risk, as there is no exchange of body fluids. Also, I would like to mention that, saliva has enzymes that kill HIV. For HIV to transmit, there needs to be body fluid, which is there with anal or vaginal intercourse and there is direct entry of the virus into the bloodstream. HIV can not be transmitted by touching HIV infected person. The chances of an HIV-negative person acquiring HIV from oral sex are extremely low. There are various local factors that may increase the risk which include:

1. Sores in the mouth.

2. Bleeding gums.

3. Presence of other sexually transmitted infections.

The other factor on which transmission risk is dependent is whether the HIV-infected person is taking antiretrovirals regularly and the existing HIV viral load. In your case, the risk is non-existent as a condom was used. So, you are not in the danger zone. Relax, at the same time, I suggest there is no harm in knowing your baseline HIV status. For this, you need to undergo HIV rapid test at any accredited laboratory and the results are given in just 20 minutes.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com.