It is relatively rare for prostitutes in the United States and other Western countries to contract the AIDS virus from their sex work.

Studies have shown that the transmission rate of HIV among female prostitutes in the United States and other Western countries is lower than initially believed. This is partly due to high condom use among sex workers and increased access to HIV testing and treatment. However, it is important to note that the risk of HIV transmission still exists for anyone engaging in unprotected sex, including sex workers.