Amount Of Blood Required To Transmit Hiv

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hello again Dr.Shannon ,i wanna ask some more questions regarding your answer.." Hi Transmission of HIV from a contaminated surface or being stuck with something would require massive exposure to blood or other infected liquid from prolonged...

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HiThe more fluid the more likely HIV is present. A small amount yes can pose a risk for transmission but it is much more likely to happen with a larger amount of fluid. Visit the page on our web site, http://www.thebody.com/content/art30025.html to... Read more »

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a considerable amount of HIV blood in a glass

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am wondering if 20-30 ml of wet HIV-infected blood remained in a glass for more than twelve hours, will the blood be still infectious even if it is still wet after that 12 hours?? Read more »

Can HIV be transmitted this way?

Posted by jacob123, 2 Replies

I know ive asked a similar question but it still paranoids me. Lets say a s small amount of HIV+ blood went in the water(not visible). Then 10 minutes later, someone drinks that water. What are the chances of catching HIV? Because i was playing... Read more »

please help! fair judgement required!

Posted by amrit, 3 Replies

Hello guys and gals :)
Here is my story that gives me panik 2 months allready.
just as most people i was stupid! and how much stupid!!!
I visited cambodia that is one of the most hiv infected countries in the east and i had a crush on cambodian girls.
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Can HIV be transmitted through nose-mucousmembrane

Posted by madeinkorea, 1 Reply

Hi All,
Can HIV be transmitted through nose mucous membranes?
My exposure was, accidental nose picking with unknown person's blood in my fingers? Only after the nose picking incident I realized that the person I had handshake was bleeding and I was... Read more »

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