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hi I had sex with a prostitute wearing condom but later i realized it was torn, I didn't cum at all either her, afterwards i washed my penis with liquid soap and left, have I possibility of getting the virus, please help
Dear Dener:
Peace. Your use of a condom reduced your risk for part of the act, but yes you have a possible exposure. The factors that affect risk include how long you were exposed, how much area, and your own disease status.
I would recommend a discussion with your doctor and ask for testing for a range of Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV. Also see if there is a clinic specializing and possibly anonymous and free.
Please go to www.thebody.com or www.avert.org for more information on HIV transmission and how to protect yourself and your partner.
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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