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Exposure to HIV/AIDS

Hi,

I am a 49 year old male who decided to have anal sex with another man for the first time.     The other guy was someone I met and do not know.  He did state he had been tested in the last three months -- if true.   The condom broke as he was trying to enter and we stopped.   Should I consider PEP (based upon internet research)?  I did shower and use anti-bacterial soap afterward, includingin my anus as that is all I could think to try at the time.  Probably useless, but made me feel better.

Jack
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A related discussion, documented case of pre *** tranmission on hiv was started.
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A related discussion, documented case of precum hiv transmission was started.
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Hello,
Thank you for your post.
It does not sound that there was any actual penetration as the condom broke as he was trying to insert his penis, and obviously there was no ejaculation inside either.  Therefore that would not require PEP.  
However if there was penetration and the condom broke whilst inside, there would be a possible risk as precum could infect, even though I would still think that under these circumstances the risk to you would still be low as it was brief (risk up to 3% maximum).  Assuming that he was positive and this last scenario is what actually happened, PEP could be considered.  PEP needs to be started as soon as possible, within 72 hours of the possible exposure.  You could do so in order not to waste time, but see if you could get this man tested in the meantime; if his test is negative, you could then stop PEP.  
All depends on the actual circumstances as described above.
Best wishes,
Dr José
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