Pain In Penis After Blood Splash Does It Mean I Have HIV

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Blood Splash to the eye from an HIV patient.

I was starting an IV for a patient when upon pulling out the cannula (good blood return but could not be advanced) it flicked upwards and splashed me in my eye and the side of my nose. I would say it took about 3-5 minutes before my eye was flushed...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, you did not mention how far into the course of treatment that you are. The fact that you received the first dose of medication quickly is great and may be one of the most important aspects of PEP. Also, the risk of acquiring HIV from an eye... Read more »

Blood Splash to the eye from an HIV patient

I was day 8 on my treatment when I e-mailed. I was trying so hard to find ways and means to stay... Read more »

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Splash of Blood on my skin

Hi Dr Bob,Hats off to you..No words can describe what you do...I just started my residency and I... Read more »

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Blood coming out penis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I woke up late last night and my penis was throbing with pain on the tip. I couldn't get back to sleep. I finally tried to go the bathroom, it just stinged, and when I sit down the tip of my penis hurts and stings. I finally fell asleep. I went to... Read more »

No ARS, does it mean no HIV?

Posted by Anonymous

I performed unprotected oral sex on a transexual (a shemale with penis) escort. Just 3-4 sucks. She did not cum. This happened about two months ago. I have had absolutely no symptoms since then. No fever, rashes or muscle pain. Fatigue is there,... Read more »

penis exposed to blood

Posted by help1111, 1 Reply

The tip of my penis had significant exposure to bloody dental floss (don't ask). Am I at risk of HIV or any other virus/infection? Is it worth getting tested or approaching a medical professional about this?

Thanks in advance for the professional and... Read more »

Penis Glans and the risk of contracting HIV

Posted by dopey33, 3 Replies

I am seriously concerned. Yesterday, I had a guy give me a blow job and then we masterbated each other. The thing that concerns me is that some of his cum ended on my penis when he finished. Although the cum landed in the middle on my penis, it... Read more »

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