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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 11/29/2007


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Hi Doc



I am Ashish From New Delhi, I had a possible exposure to HIV when i had an sexual encounter with a eunuch(transsexual). I had anal sex with condom. Wen i completed i found the condom broken, the encounter lasted 3-4 minutes. As soon as i knew the condom broke i washed my penis with water and cloth.



What is chance of getting HIV,i m uncircumsized man. i m worried as i m going to get married after 2 months.



Pls tell me how long i person can live after aquiring HIV.


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Washing does not prevent transmission. All I can say is that you are at risk. Anal sex carries more risk than vaginal sex.

You should wait 1-3 months to get tested- it takes that long for a test to be accurate.

With treatment, a person with HIV can live a long life.

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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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