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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Intercourse And Contact With Contaminated Vaginal Fluids?
Question: if you have sex with a girl that is a good canidate for hiv but you use a condom and it works properly do you think there is any possibility for infection from all tje vaginal fluids left over on the shaft of his penis afterwards before showering?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is much less risk of exposure since you were wearing a condom that remained intact. However, exposure to bodily fluids such as her vaginal secretions does put a person at risk, if there is any chance, you might have had a skin cut or opening on the shaft of your penis.
If you are unsure of her HIV status, you can get a 4th generation HIV test just to make sure. This can show results in 2-6 weeks. If it is negative, it's generally recommended to re-check 3 months after the last check, but the first test is pretty accurate.
Perhaps your partner would be willing to get tested too? That would be helpful.
I hope this information helps.
Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh
General & Family Physician
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is much less risk of exposure since you were wearing a condom that remained intact. However, exposure to bodily fluids such as her vaginal secretions does put a person at risk, if there is any chance, you might have had a skin cut or opening on the shaft of your penis.
If you are unsure of her HIV status, you can get a 4th generation HIV test just to make sure. This can show results in 2-6 weeks. If it is negative, it's generally recommended to re-check 3 months after the last check, but the first test is pretty accurate.
Perhaps your partner would be willing to get tested too? That would be helpful.
I hope this information helps.
Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh
General & Family Physician
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