The condom reduces HIV infection risk by 80% to 95%, depending on the type of intercourse and the direction of infection (M/F->M,F). Since the rate of infection

The condom reduces HIV infection risk by 80% to 95%, depending on the type of intercourse and the direction of infection (M/F->M,F). Since the rate of infection for unprotected sex is in the order of 0.5 per thousand, a 95% reduction brings the infection rate to 1 per 30 thousand. Your numbers are off. Reference:http://www.catie.ca/en/pif/summer-2012/putting-number-it-risk-exposure-hiv http://www.catie.ca/en/pif/summer-2012/putting-number-it-ris...