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HIV risk through re-used condom

Hi, I had protected sex with a prostitute last night, and because I had run out of condoms we used one that was supplied by her. To my surprise, I only realized after the intercourse that there was no sign of newly opened packaging anywhere near the condom and suspect she re-used an older condom after e.g. washing it with tap water. The condom did not break during usage.

I plan to obtain tests for STD and HIV as soon as possible. In principle do I stand a chance of HIV transmission or infection of other STD?

There are no discernible symptoms yet but then again the incident only happened very recently, i.e. last night.
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Thank you all for your responses! I received similar answers from my GP. She advised me to go back in one month for a check-up if I require additional assurance.

Thanks again for your responses.
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You would have known if the condom was reused.
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Sevenska62

Condoms are some what like glove, not one size fit all. If yours were re-used, I think you would of know.
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This is a sticky situation.
Do you know for sure it was a re-used condom? Was it rolled up? If not then maybe it was re-used.

The condom didn't break.. Great.. No risk!

But seeing as I myself never re used a condom.
I'll say no risk.. Only because HIV can't survive outside the body!
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