Is the HIV virus different in India..?what are my chances..?

[bht380]

Dear Docs,

Sorry for asking this again If this question is already posted..

I heard in India HIV transmission rate is more in hetero sex (both veginal and oral sex)

I had one very brief unprotexted sex 4 yrs back for 1-2 mins with a sex worker. Also I received once Oral sex 4 to 5 mins from another sex worker 5 yrs back...Since it is in India, is the chnaces of transmission more(since in India HIV Virus is of type C..? )

Sorry If I am spamming this forum.. Just Can't keep myself cool

I know that I still needs to get tested, but I am accumulating courage to get this done

[JeanClaude]

This concept has to do with mode of transmission. Yes, the statistics hold true for India as well.

-JC-

[bht380]

Thanks for your reply. I still have the first question. In US it is considered that HIV transmission possiblity in hetero sex from female to male is quite less . Is the same theory appliees to India..? or is it different for south Asian countries..?

Thanks again...

[JeanClaude]

Obviously this pertains to HIV-1.

-JC-

[JeanClaude]

The Modern HIV Antibody Tests detect Antibodies for all Subtypes Efficiently(including C)outside of the Window Period. Since your last risky encounter was 4 yrs ago, you may test at any time for a CONCLUSIVE result.

-JC-