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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 11/4/2008


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i recently got very drunk and made a monumental mistake; I had unprotected anal sex with a stranger.  I don't believe he came inside me and I don't remember for how long it went on, but I'm concerned about HIV and/or STDs.  I've read that pre-cum is not as risky as semen when it comes to HIV, but I'm still in panic mode.  What is my transmission risk if he didn't cum inside me?

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All I can tell you is that you put yourself at risk. Receptive unprotected anal sex is the most risky. There is more fluid with ejaculation and hence for chance of infection but preseminal fluid can transmit HIV as well. I would suggest getting tested.

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Kristen Brannock, MPH

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I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

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I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.

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Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)

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