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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2015

Question: Had unprotected oral sex(my penis was sucked) on 3 XXXXXXX 2015. Tested several times within this time frame with HIV 1 and 2 antibody includes p 24. Last test was on 18 may 2015 negative with 0.07 value. Pls provide your valuable input of my HIV status.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV negative. You can allay fears of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.

The chances of HIV transmission by oral sex is almost nil.
The HIV antibodies tests are repeatedly negative.
Moreover it is negative after 3 months exposure. So it is conclusive , you are free from HIV from that exposure.
You can allay fears of HIV.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (18 hours later)

Sir for the last few days I have cough and pain in eyes while revolving. I am taking cough syrup and steam. 1 can it be hiv symptom. 2 could you suggest a treatment for above. 3 do I need a retest as I tested at 4.5 months of exposure.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for HIV tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

The symptoms may be due to upper respiratory infection with sinusitis.They are non specific .They are not due to HIV.
HIV tests are conclusive after 3 months exposure.
Your tests are conclusive. There is no necessity to go for HIV tests again.
You can consult ENT specialist for examination and management.

I would have first suggested to use paracetamol and cetrizine tablets.Later consult ENT specialist.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (19 hours later)

Dear sir. As adviced by you I went to ent specialist. He has given NASOCLEAR, N-ACETYL CYSTEINE, ALLEGRA-M, and BRONCOREX(BROMHEXINE,TERBUTALINE AND GUAIPHENSIN). Should I continue with these medications. Can these have any effect on hiv test results.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can take medication.It Will not affect HIV test results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

If ENT specialist has advised you then it should be okay.
The HIV results are negative and conclusive. You need not worry about HIV.Moreover these drugs do not affect HIV test results .
There is no need for HIV tests .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar