Will I get AIDS if the condom breaks?

Patient's question:

My boyfriend has AIDS. Recently, my boyfriend and I had sex, and his condom broke during intercourse. Hello, will I get AIDS if the condom broke?

Doctor's answer:

Condom rupture, if the sexual partner is an HIV patient, there is a risk of HIV transmission. Generally, semen contains a large amount of virus, and with relatively longer contact time, there is a high possibility of re-infection. It is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for an HIV antibody screening. Or if the contact time is relatively short and does not exceed 24 hours. There are three main routes of HIV infection: sexual transmission, blood transmission, and mother-to-child transmission. In daily life, contact such as chatting, drinking together, or even polite kisses will basically not lead to HIV infection. If this situation occurs again, do not take medication blindly. It is best to go to the hospital for laboratory diagnosis and then receive symptomatic treatment.

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