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Condoms have pores large enough for HIV to pass through
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REFUTED
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Is it true that Condoms have pores large enough for HIV to pass through?
No. Scientific evaluations and literature reviews refute the claim that condoms have pores large enough for HIV to pass through, confirming they serve as effective barriers against the virus.
Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 3 against · Last checked
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Evidence against · 3
Studies show condoms are effective barriers, although minuscule leakage of HIV-sized particles can occur under simulated conditions.
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doi.org: Effectiveness of Latex Condoms As a Barrier to Human Immunodeficiency Virus-sized Particles Under Conditions of Simulated Use. (n.d.). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007435-199207000-00009
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Review concludes that HIV does not pass through latex condoms, debunking claims about large pores.
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doi.org: Permeability of Latex Condoms: Do Latex Condoms Prevent HIV Transmission?. (n.d.). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/10556699.1995.10603136
Addresses the claim directly, noting that intrinsic voids do not allow HIV to 'readily pass' as argued by critics.
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straightdope.com: Can HIV pass through the pores in latex condoms? - The Straight Dope. (n.d.). straightdope.com. https://www.straightdope.com/21342326/can-hiv-pass-through-the-pores-in-latex-condoms
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