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30 Aug 2002
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Broken condom
My condom broke while having sex the other day. I'm afraid of that I might have contracted HIV from this person. Can I take anti-retrovirals to stop infection and where can I get them?
Sexologist
Dear George,
I understand that the treatment has to be started very shortly after the risk incident. Please contact your doctor as soon as possible for advice, and if appropriate, treatment, and counselling. Or you can contact ATIC- the AIDS Training and Counselling Centre- in your area,
Best wishes
I understand that the treatment has to be started very shortly after the risk incident. Please contact your doctor as soon as possible for advice, and if appropriate, treatment, and counselling. Or you can contact ATIC- the AIDS Training and Counselling Centre- in your area,
Best wishes
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