Advertisement
 |
  
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Blood And Possible HIV Exposure
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
HIV risk for blood "possible exposure in public restroom?"hi dr. i had an incident at the gym where i had to use the restroom urgently the stall had menstrual blood in the inner walls of the toilet which seemed inbeded because it didn't flush away anyway i was cautious. i have a case of anal fissures...
Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.
Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus
Thanks for your question,You had <b>no risk</b> for HIV. There are many reason why you have no risk. One of the strongest reasons is that HIV simply can't survive in the open air. Well before the time you entered the stall, the HIV...
Read more »
Possible exposure to bloodI handled a file in my office that had blood on it but at the time I did not know it. I only found... Read more »please help on exposure possible infection hivHi, last dec16 i had an exposure while drunk. Didn't knew what happened but i got blood... Read more »
Articles
New York: Lawrence Hospital Surgery Patients Warned of Possible Hepatitis, HIV ExposureTen surgery patients of Lawrence Hospital Center (LHC) in Bronxville are being notified of the need to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to improperly cleaned equipment. The state Department of Health said the hospital reported... Read more »
Sexual Exposure to Blood and Behavioural Risks Among STI Clinic Patients in Cape Town, South AfricaAlthough it is well known that the vast majority of HIV infections in South Africa are the result of heterosexually transmitted HIV, the rapid growth of South Africa's HIV epidemic and the behavioural risk factors that facilitate HIV transmission in... Read more »
Wisconsin Clinic Warns of Possible Disease ExposureThe Madison-based Dean Clinic announced Monday that it is seeking to contact 2,345 patients to advise they get tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C. Between 2006 and two weeks ago, a nurse employed by the clinic was improperly reusing insulin... Read more »
Health Care Workers "Still Vulnerable" to Blood Infections, Including HIV, Opinion Piece SaysDr. Hacib Aoun, who contracted HIV from an accidental blood exposure while working as a medical resident and published an account of his experience in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1989, "helped capture the terror and the arbitrariness of... Read more »
Connect With Others
possible eye exposure?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello.I would like to know if there is risk in the following situation which I experienced a few months ago. I have a fear to blood and contracting HIV for the last couple of years, just for your info. A few months a go, on a warm day I went on a... Read more » Possible exposure? *DELETED*
Posted by sexyitalian910, 3 Replies
Post deleted by sexyitalian910
Read more »
Two possible exposures?
Posted by gamaw123
Hello everyone, I may had two possible exposure.First one was oral sex for less than 2 sec, without inserting penis into my mouth..just touching it with my tongue. He hadn't finnish but I don't know if he had precum. I'm like 90% sure that the guy... Read more » Possible Exposure & Testing
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Well the time is nearing my 3 month mark and I'm getting more and more scared. My potential exposure was on November 11. I interpret my 3 month mark as being tomorrow, Saturday 2/11, so instead of going today to be tested, I'm going Monday...
Read more »
Tools
Advertisement Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
|
My Health Tracker
Assess Your Risk for HIV
Find Local HIV/AIDS Services
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Content Policy | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 250 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10107. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
