Partners brother is HIV +

[N_Boy]

Dear Doctor,

We recently found my partners brother (gay) is HIV+, and she is living with the family. I am a man and would like to continue the relationship with her.  

I am simply worried this will have implications?

Thank you

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hi.  MedHelp adheres to the position of the CDC as well as the input of expert physicians that HIV is only transmitted through unprotected vaginal or anal sex, the sharing of needles, or from mother to child.  Simply being around an HIV+ person is not a risk.  HIV is inactivated by air or saliva.  Therefore, no.  Your girlfriend is not at risk living with her brother nor are you.  We wish you the best.

[N_Boy]

Many thanks

[Chima7]

As long as you do not have unprotected anal sex with the HIV+ brother and you don't share drug needles with him then you will stay HIV free.

[N_Boy]

Thank you! My girl friend is living in same family with his brother who is HIV+, is there any chance her getting the virus by living in same hose. Woried!