Please Note: Due to volume considerations, not all questions can be answered. Questions most likely to be answered will be those of general interest to a broad group of visitors to this forum. Questions pertaining to a specific case; requests for diagnosis, medical advice, or second opinion; or requests for opinions about untested alternative therapies will generally not be answered.
The participation of Dr. Ewald Horwath in this Forum is made possible by Boehringer Ingelheim.
|
|
 |
|
should i get tested?
Jul 5, 2008
i recently had a sexual episode of which i am not sure of... I indeed did use a condom while having intercourse with the girl. However there was a point where i believe i rubbed up against here vagina with no protection..... my question is. is it possible to contract hiv from rubbing private parts together with no penetration?
|
 |
|
 |
|
Response from Dr. Horwath
The risk of transmitting HIV with this type of contact is very low.
People often ask me whether they should get tested after some type of sexual activity or other exposure. I would like to emphasize that getting tested DOES NOT PREVENT HIV infection. The only way to prevent HIV infection is to avoid exposing yourself. This means using condoms all the time during sex and not injecting drugs. For people who are addicted to injected drugs, the best solution is to get treatment for the addiction. But before treatment, never use dirty needles to inject drugs.
Also, pregnant women need to get tested early in their pregnancy and, if HIV positive, make sure they have the appropriate antiretroviral treatment to prevent passing HIV to their babies.
|
|
|
 Please remember that this forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not engaged through this
forum in rendering legal or medical advice or professional services. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible
for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this
forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or
edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances. Visitors submitting questions remain solely responsible for the content of their
messages.
Information provided by experts is general only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, or relied upon as
legal or other professional advice. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you have or suspect you may have a
health or legal problem, you should consult your own health care provider or your attorney.
Copyright notice.
|
|
|
|
