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The stats when having unprotected vaginal for a male is 1/1000 or 1/2000 because you sometimes conflicting stats
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According to the doctors in the expert forum its 1/2000 it’s very hard to get it from the first exposure but they do happen as Teak said before.
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Theoretical risk 1 in 2000. Male to female theoretical 1 in 1000
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thank you for your help.
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Take your pick, I don't ever use odds and stats when assessing someones risk. People have been infected from the first exposure.
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yes Teak i understand but wich figure is the right one?
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Stats are used for govermental funding. Only a test will determine your status.
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