Can You Acquire AIDS From Vomit In Eye

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Opportunistic Infections

Preventing OIs Most of the germs that cause OIs are quite common, and you may already be carrying several of these infections. You can reduce the risk of new infections by keeping clean and avoiding known sources of the germs that cause OIs. Even if you're infected with some OIs, you can take medications that will prevent the development of active disease. This is called prophylaxis. The best way to prevent OIs is to take strong ART. See Fact...

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chronic eye problems in newly-acquired HIV

Is chronic conjunctivitis, which is not responsive to anti-bacterial ointments or over the counter eye drops, a common first or second symptom for someone with recently acquired HIV?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

No.... Read more »

risk of exposure to eyes (EYE EXPOSURE) (SEMEN and EYE CONTACT)

I have read two different responses on your boad about the risk of getting semen in your eyes. I did something stupid and was jerking a guy and when he ejaculated, some go in my eyes. I wiped with a tissue and then immediately rinsed with water....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,As you might imagine, you are not the only one who has experienced this "occupational hazard." I'll reprint just a few of the many posts from the archives that address this topic.Are you at "high risk"? No.Is there some... Read more »

Possible vomit in eye

Dear Dr. Bob,I am a nursing student. I have developed an intense fear of both contracting and trasmitting bloodborne pathogens. I have read your archives and current posts extensively, and so I do feel my knowledge has increased considerably....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Recovering-Phobic Nursing Student,Your reasoning and assumptions are correct. Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent.Having "an intense fear of contracting and transmitting blood-borne pathogens" is going to be an ongoing challenge... Read more »

VOMIT

Hi Dr.if the hiv infected person vomit up on my face. and this vomit enters on my eyes and mouth what will be the chances of HIV infection?...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

HI,This question has come up on the Body before.The answer is: vomitus is not considered an HIV risk, unless it contains visible blood. There you go.Joe... Read more »

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Does anyone know what risk there is for hiv getting sperm in your eye. I am female and was giving oral to a male who pulled out no sperm got in my mouth but some shot in my eye,i am very worried i could have hiv ,i do not know anything about this... Read more »

eye shot

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Got some cum [ a small drop] in my eye a few nights ago. What are my chances of getting hiv? thanks Read more »

Chronic Red Eye

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