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Question
While I think I know the answer to my question it would be nice for someone with your experience to help me out.
While in Vegas for a night I had protected sex with a stripper back at the hotel. What are the chances of HIV infection?? Thank you for your time!
Dear Greg:
Peace. Thank you for your question. HIV is transmitted by means of blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk. A condom reduces the amount of these fluids to which you might be exposed. HIV cannot infect through intact latex - be it in a condom or glove or whatever might be used in any given situation. The caveat is that the condom need be used correctly every time - see detailed condom instructions at www.thebody.com - and passion is often messy. Studies of sero-discordant couples (one HIV positive, the other not) showed that over years and many sexual encounters, there were no transmissions when condoms were used in every instance.
I hope that answers your question, best to you and yours.
Terry
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Terry B
Expertise
Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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