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. 1990 Dec;80(12):1509–1511. doi: 10.2105/ajph.80.12.1509

HIV seroconversion in two homosexual men after receptive oral intercourse with ejaculation: implications for counseling concerning safe sexual practices.

A R Lifson 1, P M O'Malley 1, N A Hessol 1, S P Buchbinder 1, L Cannon 1, G W Rutherford 1
PMCID: PMC1405129  PMID: 2240343

Abstract

Seroconversion for HIV antibody occurred in two homosexual men who reported no anal intercourse for greater than or equal to 5 years and multiple episodes of receptive oral intercourse with ejaculation. Neither man reported intravenous drug use or receipt of blood products. The last antibody-negative specimen was also negative by the polymerase chain reaction and p24 antigen assays. All sexually active persons should be clearly counselled that receptive oral intercourse with ejaculation carries a potential risk of HIV transmission.

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