Table 2:

Risk of HIV transmission per act by exposure type from an HIV-positive source (5)

LevelExposure typeEstimated risk per act, %
HighAnal (receptive)1.38 (1.02–1.86)
Needle sharing0.63 (0.41–0.92)
ModerateAnal (insertive)0.11 (0.04–0.28)
Vaginal (receptive)0.08 (0.06–0.11)
Vaginal (insertive)0.04 (0.01–0.14)
LowOral sex (giving)Precise estimates not
Oral sex (receiving) available
Oral–anal contact
Sharing sex toys
Blood on compromised skin