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My wife is HIV positive. Will it affect my kid?

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Published At March 30, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am in sexual relationship with my wife since marriage for the past 100 days. Yesterday we both tested and identified that she is HIV (Human immuno deficiency Virus) positive and I am negative. Is there a high chance that the unprotected vaginal sex with HIV positive woman will result in HIV? Will it get cured in HIV window period? Am I safe? If I am negative, what I will do for pregnancy and kids? In future if I become positive what I will do for the same above?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

No, it is not necessary that you are suffering from HIV right now. But, the chances are high if you will not refrain yourself from unprotected sex with your wife. Since the risk of transmission from female to male is less than 0.5% per act so you might be free right now. You both need to visit the nearest ART centre (Anti-retroviral therapy), so the treatment of your wife could be started. Since your last exposure was a week ago, you are not a suitable candidate for post-exposure prophylaxis as it has to be given within 72 hours of unsafe exposure. Regarding children, the chances of them being HIV positive remains there. But, with recent antiviral treatment it is not necessary that they would also be affected.

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

Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Dermatology

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