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Frequently Asked Questions

Following are frequently asked questions answered by our Expert Panel (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-bios) .

Transmission & Risk

Why should I bother using condoms to prevent transmission when HIV is treatable? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-08-01)
If taking anti-HIV drugs has made your viral load undetectable, can you still pass the virus to another person through sex? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-03-09)
What are the risks of getting HIV if you put on a condom after you've already started having sex? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-01-02)
Should a woman douche after a condom breaks? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2006-05-22)
What are the chances of a man being infected with HIV after unprotected sex with a woman? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2006-03-20)
Can you get HIV through oral sex? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2006-02-27)
Is it safe to have unprotected sex with another HIV-positive person? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2005-10-07)
Will cleaning IV-drug needles and syringes with bleach before using them prevent you from getting HIV? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-04-11)
Can two HIV-positive parents have an HIV-negative child? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-01-23)
Can a couple in which one person is HIV positive and the other person isn't conceive a baby without passing the virus to the uninfected partner? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-02-14)
Can I get HIV or hepatitis C from blood or organs received from another person? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-12-26)

Would I know whether I'm infected with HIV without getting tested? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-06-28)
How soon after risky sex can you be 100% sure you are clear of HIV? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2006-03-30)
How accurate is the rapid oral HIV test? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2008-07-28)
Are DNA HIV tests accurate? Can they really detect HIV infection soon after exposure? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2007-10-04)
What do "inconclusive" test results mean on a home HIV test? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/ptfaq-2006-11-06)