How to define an exposure?

[martin007]

In the Doctor Forums, I can always notice that Dr.HHH or Dr.EWH telling the consultant that their partners are most likely HIV negetive.

So how to define an exposure? Based on the risk of the actions or the HIV status of ur partners?

Cuz my partner is HIV+ I've mentioned in the previous question, but the actions include kissing, receiving unprotected oral sex and protected anal sex (MSM), can I say this is exposure. U moderators always say this is no risk. But I want to know if this is an exposure and need testing?

[Teak]

All of are answers are based on the other partner being positive. You never had an exposure. Doesn't matter what their viral load was.

[martin007]

Sorry Teak, PLEASE don't be angry. I tried my best to search in the Forums but I found out that in most cases the consultants don't know their partners' HIV status and optimistically, most of them are HIV negative. I just want to know if there's any difference if ur sure ur partner is positive which is different and more severe than most cases here.

Sorry again.

[martin007]

Even with a newly infected person whose viral load maybe much larger than the people who is on treatment?
I'm sorry to post so many questions. But I am really nervous and can't help thinking about if I would be infected.

[Teak]

Enough, you have been advised that not one of those are a risk.