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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 5/9/2008


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I recently had sex with a prostitute in Bali, Indonesia.  I used a condom but it broke.  I only realized this when I pulled out and intercourse did not go on for long (a couple minutes at most and I have an idea the condom held out for at least half that).  My question is if the girl did have HIV, what are my chances of having contracted it?  I had no other STD's so the only opening was my urethra.  Also, penetration only went on for a minute or so, so would have that made a difference?  I would say that the "business" may have been somewhat low grade and like I said, it was in Bali...Thank you.

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All I can tell you is that there is a small risk. Anytime infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enters another person's body, transmission is possible. Make sure to follow the directions on the condom box exactly because misuse is the most common reason that condoms break.

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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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