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Had Sexual Encounter With Woman. What Are The Chances Of Getting HIV Infection?
Question: I have questions about hiv
If i hade one sexual encounter with a woman and it was my first time having sex what are the chances of getting hov
Brief Answer:
Chances of infection are present.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
HIV can be transmitted only if your partner is suffering with it.
The risk of HIV transmission as per CDC, Atlanta is
With anal receptive intercourse is 50/10000 exposures
Vaginal receptive is 10/ 10000 exposures
Anal insertive 6.5/10000 exposures
Vaginal insertive is 5/10000 exposures
Oral sex carries very low risk
All other types of sexual activity the risk is negligible.
It is better to go for the HIV test 12 weeks after you had sex to get a conclusive result.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok so if I had vaginal and oral sex one time with her and I don't d it again what are the chances I have it
Brief Answer:
Extremely low chances- almost negligible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The chances of infection in your case is 1/10,000 exposures. It comes to less than 0.01%. The chances are almost negligible. But you have to be careful to use adequate protection next time.
Hope my answer is helpful.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So are these symptoms of night sweats and soft stool from possible infection
Brief Answer:
May be related.
Detailed Answer:
If the symptoms appeared 4-6 weeks after the encounter and the symptoms are persistent for more than a month then it can be related to an HIV infection. A simple blood test will help in diagnosis.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It's only been a week and a half
Brief Answer:
Not related to HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
If it has been only 10 days since you had an unprotected sex then the symptoms are not related to HIV infection. This is more likely to be a mild generalized viral infection which will subside on its own in few days.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What could it be from and is it std related
Brief Answer:
Not related to STD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
It is likely to be a viral gut infection and is not related to STD. Please do not worry. Just have a light and easy to digest diet and Tablet loperamide for symptomatic relief.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Where can I get them from
Brief Answer:
Available over the counter
Detailed Answer:
It is available over the counter at all the pharmacies. Do ask for it at the nearest pharmacy.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What's the soonest I can take a rna hiv test
Brief Answer:
6 weeks after exposure.
Detailed Answer:
It is best to get the test done 12 weeks after the exposure to get a conclusive result. Earliest, you can get it done at 6 weeks after exposure.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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