Patient's question:
I recently started dating a boyfriend. Yesterday, while watching him take medication, I realized that he has been suffering from AIDS for a long time. We have had sexual intercourse several times, but we always use condoms each time. I would like to consult you, what is the probability of getting AIDS when using condoms?Doctor's answer:
Deciding to use condoms reduces the likelihood of reinfection with HIV and the spread of the virus. Theoretically, high-risk sexual behaviors can transmit HIV, but by adjusting lifestyle habits and preventing frequent high-risk contacts, effective prevention can be achieved. Since condoms prevent contact with the HIV virus, from a clinical diagnostic perspective, the incidence rate can be kept below 1%.