Non Bleeding Cut HIV Risk

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Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prevention

Other non-occupational HIV PEP programs may be available through emergency rooms or local clinics. Your city or state department of public health may have more information about HIV nPEP programs in your area. This list merely reflects formal programs that we are aware of at the time of publication. Commentary The decision to use nPEP is a difficult one. Even if you participated in an activity that put you at high risk for HIV infection,...

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30min open but non bleeding cut in close to finger nail..

Hello Doctor,I have a question and would really appreciate it if you can answer it...knowing that your quite busy answering many other important questions.I had an open but NON bleeding finger nail cut 30-60 min before i was fingering a girl. which...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:There is no evidence to support transmission of HIV through finger contact with genitals. It is possible that other sexually transmitted infections could be transmitted through finger contact, but it is unlikely. As for Hepatitis, I would... Read more »

Non bleeding wound contact with blood

Hi, i helped a friend who was bleeding. I had a 1mm 8hr old non bleedingcut on dorsum aspect of middle finger which i suspect got some blood on it. Wht is my risk of contracting hiv? And also what are the conditions required 4 transmission in this...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiThe cut had to much more recent for there to be risk of HIV transmission. For occupational exposure people are placed on Post Exposure Prophylaxis within 72 hours of the exposure. I believe your exposure was very low risk and you are fine. You can... Read more »

Vagina fluids and open bleeding cut

Hi,Some weeks ago and few hours before having protected sex with a sex worker, I did shave my scrotum and had a one small bleeding cut.Is it possible to get infected from her vagina fluids if they did reach my cut, which I am sure it did happen?...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiVaginal fluids containing HIV are found throughout all vaginal fluid not just from the upper region. Having an open sore does increase your chances of HIV transmission as well as other sexually transmitted infections. HIV is a very fragile virus... Read more »

Can you get hiv through basin water if you wear latex gloves and have paper like cut not bleeding?

I am a healthcare worker and an HIV patient of mine was giving herself a basin bath. I did not give her a bath, as she was able to do it herself and I was standing at least 5 feet away from her. However, I did empty the basin water and to be safe, I...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiI believe from reading your question you answered your question! You cannot get HIV in this manner. Also if you are a health care worker maybe what you can request from your HR department is an OSHA training class which includes universal... Read more »

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HIV Risk - Blood in Eye & Glass Cut

Posted by pupiz, 2 Replies

Hi, all. Please let me know if I am at risk for HIV from these to encounters. I was in Canada on vacation a couple of weeks ago and we left at about in the morning and came back at about 3:00pm. When we left the maid was cleaning the suite beside... Read more »

HIV risk from a handshake with a tiny cut

Posted by mountainman1970, 1 Reply

hi there. first i must say I have terrible anxiety over this possible exposure. 10 days ago, i was at a barber shop with my father. he was getting his hair cut. the barber was gay. afterwards the barber came over to me and shook my hand. i didnt... Read more »

Am I at risk? Open cuts on hands...

Posted by Gka978, 2 Replies

First, I'm sorry if this seems like a trivial question. My next step will be addressing anxiety issues

I have two scratches/cuts on my right hand, both from a new kitten who thinks my hand is a toy. I shook hands with someone who could be considered... Read more »

small cut could get HIV?

Posted by ririn, 1 Reply

Hi... i was having a small cut yesterday.. this morning my friend was having nosebleeding and i helped her wipe the blood with tissue paper. If there is chance that my friend is HIV positive, and if my small cut happened to be in contact with the... Read more »

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