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Possible Transmission of HIV Between Heterosexual Partners as a Result of Oral Intercourse
There are several reported cases in the literature of women who acquired HIV infection after performing oral sex on their seropositive male partner (receptive fellatio).24
- Cases of infection in men following oral sex with their female partners have been reported, including one in which a man was apparently infected through fellatio involving a prostitute.25,26
- In a study of 741 MSM in the Netherlands, orogenital contact was identified as an independent risk for HIV acquisition, although this result was not statistically significant.15
- In a US study, homosexual males who were participating in a hepatitis B study were found to have a higher risk of HIV infection from both orogenital and oro-anal contact.16
In the Omega cohort in Quebec, 10 out of 629 MSM participants (1.6%) seroconverted and listed only unprotected receptive oral intercourse as the possible route of their infection.17
- In Australia, researchers looking at MSM and risk behaviours found that five out of 75 recently seroconverted subjects (6.7%) in the study were likely infected by oral intercourse. The authors note that it is difficult to be certain of the actual mode of transmission. The subjects had varying risk profiles: for example, one had a penile piercing that could have caused transmission, another had gingivitis and dental treatment, and another had had protected anal intercourse.18
There are several reported cases in the literature of women who acquired HIV infection after performing oral sex on their seropositive male partner (receptive fellatio).24
- Cases of infection in men following oral sex with their female partners have been reported, including one in which a man was apparently infected through fellatio involving a prostitute.25,26
- In a study of 741 MSM in the Netherlands, orogenital contact was identified as an independent risk for HIV acquisition, although this result was not statistically significant.15
- In a US study, homosexual males who were participating in a hepatitis B study were found to have a higher risk of HIV infection from both orogenital and oro-anal contact.16
In the Omega cohort in Quebec, 10 out of 629 MSM participants (1.6%) seroconverted and listed only unprotected receptive oral intercourse as the possible route of their infection.17
- In Australia, researchers looking at MSM and risk behaviours found that five out of 75 recently seroconverted subjects (6.7%) in the study were likely infected by oral intercourse. The authors note that it is difficult to be certain of the actual mode of transmission. The subjects had varying risk profiles: for example, one had a penile piercing that could have caused transmission, another had gingivitis and dental treatment, and another had had protected anal intercourse.18
Hey bud, what's up? Could you enlighten us about the recent studies you are aware of? Thanks.
Nothing is 100% in medicine and negligible means too low to worry about! Here is a statement from Dr Handsfield in the moderated forum. Hope this helps:
don't think I would put a negative spin on your casusal partner's knowledge about the low risk of STD transmission by oral sex (the idea that because she knows, she might be infected). Rather, I would just assume she's a smart lady who understands the health implications of her chosen lifestyle. Anyway, she is correct about the low risk of STD transmission.
1) Zero risk for HIV, even if your partner was infected, which she probably is not. Some risk of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) due to oral bacteria. Theoretical risk of gonorrhea, but too low to worry about - especially since if you get gonorrhea, you will know it by symptoms (penile discharge etc) within a few days. Also theoretical risk of herpes due to HSV-1, but also very low in reality.
2) Get tested if you develop symptoms. Otherwise don't worry about it.
don't think I would put a negative spin on your casusal partner's knowledge about the low risk of STD transmission by oral sex (the idea that because she knows, she might be infected). Rather, I would just assume she's a smart lady who understands the health implications of her chosen lifestyle. Anyway, she is correct about the low risk of STD transmission.
1) Zero risk for HIV, even if your partner was infected, which she probably is not. Some risk of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) due to oral bacteria. Theoretical risk of gonorrhea, but too low to worry about - especially since if you get gonorrhea, you will know it by symptoms (penile discharge etc) within a few days. Also theoretical risk of herpes due to HSV-1, but also very low in reality.
2) Get tested if you develop symptoms. Otherwise don't worry about it.
I JUST READ THIS STUDY!..
but this part made me think!..
"as low risk if no barrier is used (regardless of menstrual status)"
then how come??
With respect to insertive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women, the CAS regards this practice as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission if a barrier is used and as low risk if no barrier is used (regardless of menstrual status). Receptive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women is regarded as carrying a negligible HIV risk..
but this part made me think!..
"as low risk if no barrier is used (regardless of menstrual status)"
then how come??
With respect to insertive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women, the CAS regards this practice as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission if a barrier is used and as low risk if no barrier is used (regardless of menstrual status). Receptive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women is regarded as carrying a negligible HIV risk..
Look them up. I'm sure if you took the time and went to the archives here you'd find them.
so where can we find the recent updated studies?
Cuz all doctors here say it is LOW..Extremly...
no white or balck! all GRAYYYYYY :)
Cuz all doctors here say it is LOW..Extremly...
no white or balck! all GRAYYYYYY :)
For now, let's just put aside the fact that oral is an insignificant risk for HIV transmission.
What I find incomprehensible about the above study(and many similar ones) is not the risk factor, but the fact that the risk is the same whether or not semen is taken in the mouth. One would think the exposure to semen would raise the risk considerably compared to none at all (if in fact there was a risk). Why is it the same risk with no semen?
What I find incomprehensible about the above study(and many similar ones) is not the risk factor, but the fact that the risk is the same whether or not semen is taken in the mouth. One would think the exposure to semen would raise the risk considerably compared to none at all (if in fact there was a risk). Why is it the same risk with no semen?
plz read the results..
Oral Sex and "Safer Sex Counselling": Existing Views and Recommendations
The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) currently classifies insertive fellatio between men, or between women and men, as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission regardless of condom use. Receptive fellatio between men, or between men and women, is classified as carrying negligible risk if a condom is used and as low risk if a condom is not used (whether or not semen is taken in the mouth). The CAS currently cautions that the risk of transmission from receptive fellatio is increased if lesions or sores are present in the mouth.33
With respect to insertive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women, the CAS regards this practice as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission if a barrier is used and as low risk if no barrier is used (regardless of menstrual status). Receptive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women is regarded as carrying a negligible HIV risk.33
Both insertive and receptive anilingus, with or without a barrier, between partners of the same sex or opposite sex are viewed by the CAS as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission.33
The CAS emphasizes that the risk of transmission of HIV (or other STIs) from any of these types of oral intercourse can be effectively reduced by the proper use of a latex barrier (condom or dental dam), and thus advocates the avoidance of unprotected orogenital or oro-anal contact
Oral Sex and "Safer Sex Counselling": Existing Views and Recommendations
The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) currently classifies insertive fellatio between men, or between women and men, as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission regardless of condom use. Receptive fellatio between men, or between men and women, is classified as carrying negligible risk if a condom is used and as low risk if a condom is not used (whether or not semen is taken in the mouth). The CAS currently cautions that the risk of transmission from receptive fellatio is increased if lesions or sores are present in the mouth.33
With respect to insertive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women, the CAS regards this practice as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission if a barrier is used and as low risk if no barrier is used (regardless of menstrual status). Receptive cunnilingus between men and women or between two women is regarded as carrying a negligible HIV risk.33
Both insertive and receptive anilingus, with or without a barrier, between partners of the same sex or opposite sex are viewed by the CAS as carrying a negligible risk of HIV transmission.33
The CAS emphasizes that the risk of transmission of HIV (or other STIs) from any of these types of oral intercourse can be effectively reduced by the proper use of a latex barrier (condom or dental dam), and thus advocates the avoidance of unprotected orogenital or oro-anal contact
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