PEP and developing flu

[Msolisto]

Hi I'm concerned. I recently had insertive anal sex with a sex worker and I noticed that the condom broke and I cum inside her. I noticed a bit of blood but this took about 30 seconds. I asked her status and she said she's HIV negative and adviced me to see a doctor for PEP if I was really concerned. The following day I approached a doctor and started treatment of the PEP. So now what are my chances of being infected with, possibly, HIV incase she's HIV positive and while I'm on the PEP if I had unprotected sex would I infect that partner assuming that the sex worker is HIV positive. I'm really concerned please help

[RapidRod]

Don't be having unprotected sex.

[Msolisto]

Based on my exposure should I continue pep or stop it? Would infect anyone whole on the PEP treatment

[Ann]

MS,

I've yet to see the insertive partner end up positive following a condom break and I do not expect you to be the first, whether or not you continue with the PEP. You really don't need PEP.

You ARE at risk for other, much more easily transmitted STIs and you should be checked out for them.

Here's what you need to know in order to avoid hiv infection:

You need to be using condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse, every time, no exceptions until such time as you are in a securely monogamous relationship where you have both tested for ALL sexually transmitted infections together.

To agree to have unprotected intercourse is to consent to the possibility of being infected with an STI. Sex without a condom lasts only a matter of minutes, but hiv is forever.

Have a look through the condom and lube links in my signature line so you can use condoms with confidence.

Anyone who is sexually active should be having a full sexual health care check-up, including but not limited to hiv testing, at least once a year and more often if unprotected intercourse occurs.

If you aren't already having regular, routine check-ups, now is the time to start. As long as you make sure condoms are being used for intercourse, you can fully expect your routine hiv tests to return with negative results.

Don't forget to always get checked for all the other sexually transmitted infections as well, because they are MUCH easier to transmit than hiv. Some of the other STIs can be present with no obvious symptoms, so the only way to know for sure is to test.

Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse, correctly and consistently, and you will avoid hiv infection. It really is that simple!

Ann

[Msolisto]

Thanks for response Ann..I've been concerned about this and I guess I should stop stressing about it.

I've done Two days of the pep I'm thinking of stopping it then reversing it for when I really need it in future

[Msolisto]

Another question Ann..I read that exposure to insertive partners is possible as others have tested positive but that the odds are at 0.065%. What do those stats actually mean for me in my situation? For example if that person was HIV positive would I still be infected based on the exposure stats? I wanna make an informed decision about whether to continue the PEP or stop it and also to stop worrying about possible infection.

Thanking you in advance

[Ann]

Ms,

We don't do stats here because they can't really be applied to individual situations. All we can tell you that is in all the years (12+) this forum has been here, we've yet to see the insertive partner end up positive following a condom break and we don't expect you to be the first. Whether you finish the 28 days of PEP is up to you.

Ann

[Msolisto]

I really hope u right. My preliminary results came as negative for STI and HIV so I'm hoping that in three months time I'll test negative again especially that I'm circumcised.

[Msolisto]

3 weeks ago I had insertive sex worker which lead to the condom breaking. I went to see a doctor and he administered PEP. Three days ago I kissed my girlfriend who had a throat infection and after that there was a very cold front in the area. I got a throat infection, then developed flu. I wanted to know if there's more to my flu than what I think? I'm still taking PEP though, thanks for your response

[RapidRod]

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[Ann]

Ms,

I've merged your new thread into your original thread - where you should post all your additional thoughts or questions. It helps us to help you when you keep everything in one thread. It doesn't matter how long it has been since you last posted in your thread or if the subject matter is different.

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It sounds like you caught whatever cold or flu your girlfriend has. Sometimes a cold is just a cold - most of the time, in fact.

You are highly unlikely to end up hiv positive following this condom break, PEP or no PEP.

Ann

[Msolisto]

MY apologies for posting a new thread. Thanks for the response about the flu as I was getting concerned. I've got 9 days to go with the PEP and haven't experienced any side effects as I take the medication before I sleep. Besides feeling tired and dizzy, nothing major happened plus I'm taking Ulcer and probiotics medication to prevent vommiting and diahorra.

Thanks will keep u posted on the results

[Andy Velez]

Remember to count days for testing from whenyou complete PEP. So the first reliable testing point is 6 weeks after completing PEP.

Like Ann I expect that ultimately you'll come out of this ok.

[Msolisto]

I've got a question to ask, if I did the HIV PCR test would it be effective as a testing method. How many days/weeks can the PCR yells valid results?

[Ann]

Ms,

Don't waste your money on expensive PCR testing. Regardless of what result you get, it will still have to be confirmed by antibody testing at the appropriate time. There are no short-cuts to hiv testing.

One more time - you are HIGHLY unlikely as the insertive partner to end up hiv positive following a condom break, PEP or no PEP.

Ann