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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Sexual Intercourse?
Question: Hello,
About 2 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a female I met at a bar. We had brief vaginal intercourse and I did not ejaculate. I do not know her condition. I recently feel a soft bump on the right side of my neck. This is the first time I had sex without using a condom. Am I at risk for hiv? I can't stop stressing about it. Thank you
About 2 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a female I met at a bar. We had brief vaginal intercourse and I did not ejaculate. I do not know her condition. I recently feel a soft bump on the right side of my neck. This is the first time I had sex without using a condom. Am I at risk for hiv? I can't stop stressing about it. Thank you
Brief Answer:
At risk for HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are worried that you may have had unprotected sex with a female who you have no history or knowledge of. This puts you at risk for any STDs and this includes HIV. Despite you not ejaculating that does not diminish your risk of infection. It does reduce the possibility of her becoming pregnant though. I would recommend that you seek medical attention to run the proper tests. For HIV will need a baseline test and repeat tests at 3 and 6 months. Your risk for HIV is low but it is not zero. I do encourage you to be evaluated.
The lymph nodes in your neck is probably a red herring. This maybe just normal lymph nodes or they could be from a small upper respiratory infection or other infection. The lymph nodes are too early to be HIV but could be related to other types of infection.
In summary
1. seek medical attention for STD screening
2. Lymph nodes probably non specific and not clinically significant
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions or if you have any other information you need
At risk for HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are worried that you may have had unprotected sex with a female who you have no history or knowledge of. This puts you at risk for any STDs and this includes HIV. Despite you not ejaculating that does not diminish your risk of infection. It does reduce the possibility of her becoming pregnant though. I would recommend that you seek medical attention to run the proper tests. For HIV will need a baseline test and repeat tests at 3 and 6 months. Your risk for HIV is low but it is not zero. I do encourage you to be evaluated.
The lymph nodes in your neck is probably a red herring. This maybe just normal lymph nodes or they could be from a small upper respiratory infection or other infection. The lymph nodes are too early to be HIV but could be related to other types of infection.
In summary
1. seek medical attention for STD screening
2. Lymph nodes probably non specific and not clinically significant
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions or if you have any other information you need
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Dr. Raju A.T
When you say im at low risk, how low do you think the possible of getting hiv is?I did test for hiv and showed up negative after 2 weeks. I understand that it was early to get tested then. Is it possible to test in the 4th & 6th week after exposure to ensure that i will be okay before testing in the 3rd & 6th month?
Brief Answer:
Extremely low risk
Detailed Answer:
I think your risk of HIV is extremely low risk but is not entirely zero. I am glad that you did seek medical attention and had your initial testing complete. But to absolutely sure of negative HIV you will need the 3 and 6 month testing. There is no other way. Earlier testing may help relieve some of your anxiety but the true test will be in 3 and 6 months.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions or if you have any other information you need
Extremely low risk
Detailed Answer:
I think your risk of HIV is extremely low risk but is not entirely zero. I am glad that you did seek medical attention and had your initial testing complete. But to absolutely sure of negative HIV you will need the 3 and 6 month testing. There is no other way. Earlier testing may help relieve some of your anxiety but the true test will be in 3 and 6 months.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions or if you have any other information you need
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you Doctor for the important information you have provided to me. I appreciate your help. Your answers did help me relieve some stress. Thank you again .
Brief Answer:
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome Please contact us again or direct your questions directly to me in the future if you need.
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome Please contact us again or direct your questions directly to me in the future if you need.
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