Advertisement
 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Blood On Towel Transmission Risk
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
worried about blood on paper towel...Hi Ms. Southall, I am glad you are home and hope you have a quick recovery from your surgery...my question is...I have a friend who is hiv positive, she was messing with a pimple on her face and had used a paper towel to blot the blood from her...
Response from Shannon Southall
Rocky Mountain CARES
HiThank you, it's good to be back.There is no risk of HIV transmission with this situation. HIV begins to die as soon as it leaves the body and is unable to infect. There would also have to be a large volume of blood.You are HIV free from this...
Read more »
Transmission through towelDear Ryan - Thanks for your responses to so many questions. I am a "worried well" person... Read more »Sharing the same towel after showerDear Doctor,How are you? Thank you very much for answering all the questions for us. I am a 34... Read more »
Articles
Majority of New York City Adults at Increased Risk of HIV Transmission Think They Are Not at Risk, Survey SaysAbout 18% of New York City adults are at risk of contracting HIV because of drug use or multiple sex partners, according to a recent survey conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene , the AP/ New York Times reports. ... Read more »
TransmissionHIV is spread most often through unprotected sex with an infected partner. The virus can enter the body through the lining of the vagina, vulva, penis, rectum, or mouth during sex. Risky Behavior HIV can infect anyone who practices risky... Read more »
HIV Transmission Risk ChartThe risk of getting HIV varies widely, depending on the type of exposure. Transmission happens most often during sexual or drug-using activity, and the chance of getting HIV varies for each act. The table lists the risk of transmission for... Read more »
STIs: What Role Do They Play in HIV Transmission?Table of Contents The Basics How Do STIs Cause Inflammation? How do STIs Increase the Risk of Becoming Infected With HIV? How Do STIs Increase the Risk of Transmitting HIV? STI Rates on the Rise Do STIs Undermine Our HIV Prevention... Read more »
Connect With Others
Risk of transmission?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I was at this bar, decent place but the bathroom was very dirty, I am female, I went to pee and of course I didn't seat on the toilet, I pulled down my jeans almost to my knees, I don't know if they touched the floor but the floor was dirty, I swear... Read more » Concerned about possible transmission
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
This may seem like a stupid question...but it is not to me.Last night, after returning home from a local sporting event, I noticed on my left ring finger that there was some dried blood (not a lot,just a little bit.) After wiping it off with a damp... Read more » HIV Transmission Risk
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I need to ascess my risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. 6 days ago, I met up with this man that I had chatted to online and we had unprotected sex.There was a lot of open mouth kissing and fondling. He proceeded to masturbate... Read more » link CDC transmission risk table
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
does anyone have a link to the CDC website's transmission risk table, that displayed the likelihood of contracting HIV based on the exposure type? (it had data like 5 in every 10,000 exposures, etc)I've searching that site and the internet for the... 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, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. 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.
