Hepatitis From Not Washing Your Hands

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Person with HIV not washing their hands

I have a question that relates to situation which actually happened (it may sound a bit awkward, but I assure this actually took place).A female employee, hiv +, masturbated in the bathroom (another employee observed her doing this through the...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. In response to your questions:1) Can I approach this lady and kindly request her to use better judgement (Ironically this takes place in a large law firm).I suggest that you do not do this, as this may lead to an argument between the two of... Read more »

Washing hands

is an effective way to kill HIV? If someone has bleeding abrasions could soap containing bacterials or HIV during washing get in the abrasions and infect the person?...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi,Yes washing your hands is an effective way of stopping transmission of HIV. HIV does not survive long after it leaves the body.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

hand washing. OCD.

Dr, Mc Govern,first of all thank you for you wirk.I wonder if you can answer me, i am an OCD sufferer already "in therapy". I am sure your help would be useful.What happens if -when I wash my hands 'dirty" with hepatitic viruses-...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No this would not pose a risk at all.... Read more »

did not wash hands after disposing the condoms

Dear Doctor, I had sex with a prostitute few weeks ago, unfortunately, i did not wash my hands after disposing the condoms, what are the chances of contracting HIV?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

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Hepatitis B and C

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Searching for some info here I became aware about the possibility of being infected with other things apart from HIV. I have some questions that are not well answered here or in another sites.

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Washing problem

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

After a vaginal intercourse - the condom was OK , I removed the condom with one hand and toilet paper
A few minutes after, I had a shower and washed my hand first and then my penis with weak water flow and soap. Did I have any risk of inflection... Read more »

shaking someone's bloody hand

Posted by 613, 2 Replies

2 years ago at a concert, this guy cut him self in a mosh pit. He shook my hand and had blood on it. Freaking out, I washed it off using water. I dont think they had soap, and I was not actively bleeding either.

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Hepatitis B question - would anyone know?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a 26 yr old male that was born with Hepatitis B. I'm in a monogamous relationship with my girlfriend, who is vaccinated with the Hep B vaccine.

We have been searching ALL OVER -- the internet, contacting the CDC, asking our physicians -- for a... Read more »

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