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Can Truvada Prevent STD After Anal Intercourse?

Is truvada used specifically for men engaged in anal intercourse only or is it used as a sort of preventative med helping prevent infection from sucking infected men orally? Does it insure that there will be no STD caught as a result of taking this drug?
Fri, 12 May 2017
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Truvada contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir that may be used in the treat HIV though it does not cure the infection.Truvada may also be used together with safer-sex practices to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. You must be HIV-negative and an adult to use Truvada for this purpose. It may not provide protection from disease in every person.
So, this drug does not ensure that there is no STD.It only protects against HIV and some viral infections but not at 100%.Also, it may not offer protection against STDs of bacteria origin.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns
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Dr Mbuomboh
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Can Truvada Prevent STD After Anal Intercourse?

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM I have read and understood your concern Truvada contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir that may be used in the treat HIV though it does not cure the infection.Truvada may also be used together with safer-sex practices to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. You must be HIV-negative and an adult to use Truvada for this purpose. It may not provide protection from disease in every person. So, this drug does not ensure that there is no STD.It only protects against HIV and some viral infections but not at 100%.Also, it may not offer protection against STDs of bacteria origin. Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns Best regards Dr Mbuomboh