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Antiretroviral Treatment

Treatment to reduce HIV transmission risk

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Jan 19, 2026

What are common injuries from anal sex and how are they treated by physicians?

Anal sex can cause a spectrum of anorectal injuries ranging from minor mucosal tears and fissures to uncommon but serious sphincter disruptions or rectal perforation; most cases are managed conservati...

Jan 5, 2026

What is the per-act HIV transmission risk for receptive versus insertive anal sex?

Per-act estimates used by major public-health bodies place the risk of HIV transmission from a single act of condomless anal sex at roughly 1.38% (138 per 10,000) for the receptive partner and about 0...