Can You Get AIDS If A Tiny Blood Drop Is In Water

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HIV from Blood in Water

Calvin, please help me, I've searched all through your site and I've been unable to ascertain a risk for being infected with HIV through my experience with blood in water. I am desperate for some guidance, as this has consumed my thoughts...

Response from Calvin Spinks. M.A.

Saint Louis Effort for AIDS

Hello reader,I would estimate that you have no risk for HIV infection in the above-mentioned scenario. The drop of water didn't land in your eye and it was just water. The body fluids that transmit HIV are blood, breast milk, semen and... Read more »

Dr Bob please help i stepped in a drop of blood on the floor.

I steped on a drop of blood on a floor. I had two tiny cuts on my feet and want to know if i at... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

drop of hiv infected blood

Hi Dr.i have so many pimples on my face during washing my face by water many pimples get broken and... Read more »

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

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Posted by DDS, 2 Replies

So I called my HIV doc again today because I haven't heard from in a week. He's still trying to reach these other universtiy doctors for 6-7 days now!!
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