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HIV risk on a surface? DOC IM SCARED FOR MY LIFE!

56 days ago on December 20 2011 drops of HIV+ blood dropped on a surface in my house from a friend of mine. 3 hrs later I cleaned it with tissues soaked with rubbing alcohol and washed my hands for 4 minutes. My question is: If my penis touched the...

Response from Shannon Southall

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HiYou are safe, no you cannot get HIV from what you have described. HIV dies shortly after leaving the body.Rest assured!! Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Risk of HIV infection from blood test

I went for a blood test at a pathology lab upon recommendation by a doctor. My concern is that I am... Read more »

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blood on surface?

Hello,As I was cleaning out my bathroom trashcan I noticed I had touched a tampon applicator that... Read more »

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Scientists Determine How Antibody Recognizes Key Sugars on HIV Surface

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hiv exposer from a eviromental surface.

Posted by shayshay, 2 Replies

Hi, can a person get hiv if a drop of blood get on their virgan from a tiolet seat. I had a Naat test after 3-weeks neg and a 9-week Orasure Advaned neg also. What are my chances of having hiv. Thank you. Read more »

bloody surface

Posted by adrian18, 1 Reply

Hello,

Yesterday I removed snow from the driveway with a shovel, that wasn't mine.
Outside were about 0 degrees Celsius. The shovel was broken in the middle, and it was held together with some scotch tape.

After 30 minutes of working, in the right hand... Read more »

I sat on a IV needle

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Ok im very paranoid and well i dont know if this is even possible or w.e but at work about 2 weeks ago i sat down on a chair but the chair had alot of squared holes in them about an inch wide and i dont know how a needle would be in there but when i... Read more »

HIV Risk - Blood in Eye & Glass Cut

Posted by pupiz, 2 Replies

Hi, all. Please let me know if I am at risk for HIV from these to encounters. I was in Canada on vacation a couple of weeks ago and we left at about in the morning and came back at about 3:00pm. When we left the maid was cleaning the suite beside... Read more »

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