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hep b / hiv coinfect
#95238 - 04/13/04 09:08 AM
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is it possible to get hiv / hep b coinfection via oral sex, say cunnilingus, if so, would the hep b infection cause an hiv test to be neg after 6-8 weeks or so. is getting hep b from oral a common thing ?
i know that the experts say that this risk is only 'theoretical' .
someone please explain.
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Receiving oral sex carries a theoretical risk for both HIV and Hepatitis B. Performing oral sex does carry a real risk, albeit low, for both HIV and Hep B. Regardless of Hep B coinfection, you can get a conclusive Hep B panel at 4 weeks past exposure. If non-reactive or if you have cleared the virus and are no longer infected, then you do not need to worry about Hep B affecting your 13 week HIV result.
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thanks for the quick reply. are you aware of any stats on contracting hep b / hiv via giving oral ?
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Not really. All I know is that it is a low risk activity. If you have no cuts or sores in your mouth that also will decrease your risk.
What was your exposure exactly and how long ago?
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about 5 secs of cunnilingus at a massage parlor. might have got some vag fluid in my mouth, but no open sores or cuts.
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Considering the short amount of time and the fact that you had no oral trauma (based on what you told me) I would say your risk of HIV or Hep B is extremely low, practically nil. To put your mind at ease, I would get a Hep B panel done at least 4 weeks past the exposure. If non-reactive, get the first shot of the vaccine. Then at 13 weeks get a HIV test. I believe you will get a negative result.
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