- male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I recently had an encounter with a sex worker, and while I was with her, I accidentally got a couple of drops of her breast milk in my mouth. Now I'm worriedif she happens to be HIV positive, is there a risk of infection from this? Should I get tested for HIV just to be sure? Would love some advice on what to do next.
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If the person is HIV positive, the risk of transmission through breast milk is generally low, especially if there are no visible sores or open wounds in the mouth. However, it's always a good idea to consult a healthcare provider and consider getting tested for HIV to ensure peace of mind and early detection.
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I had a scare today when the condom broke while I was with a sex worker around noon. We put on another one and finished, but now I'm really worried. I spoke to a doctor and ended up getting some PEP meds - tinofovir disoproxil and raltegravir zepdon for the next 28 days. I'm freaking out about whether I might still get HIV and when I should get tested. Does PEP actually work in these situations? Can you help explain this to me?
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