Am I Prone To HIV Infection After Getting Poked By An Unknown Object?

Posted on Thu, 8 Sep 2016

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Question : hi I was at work and this coworker who likes messing e around poked me a few times with something what I don't know is not known but I have an inkling could be a pen or his right thumb I saw a probably pen in his hand but not sure should i take an hiv test?? I have photos to see if you need any clarification I told my mom this and she sad forget about it what do you say now ever since I feel weird am i at risk here

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
KIndly upload the photos.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Kindly upload the photos for review. This way, I can review and evaluate your risk. This will constitute a personalized and more precise response to your worry.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 minute later)

here I took thought few photos when i got home this happened in the morning but i took e when I got home from work Should I worry hiv? he has messed around with me before any signs of entry please.sent 3 photos after that I cleaned off using hot water from ac shower its sore a bit though.is there any entry Like I said he always messing around with me should i worry?like I said all i saw a pen but not certain he said he poked me with his thumb what do you think.my mom said nothing importance to this encounter is she right.like anything.He tends to mess around with me at work I got the tents but don't know when ? after the photos I took a hot shower.this encounter went in the morning

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
NO reason to worry. The risk is almost 0!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Any possible risk is almost inexistent. There is no reason to be worried about this.

Stay well and keep me posted on this.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

what do you think of my bacK

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no reason to be worried about your back!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no reason to be worried about your back.

There is no abnormality or any reason for further worries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 hours later)

Ok there no punctures

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No punctures!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The back is okay.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Thanks I saw a black and blue like a circle u see iy

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
All is good!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

All is good. There is no reason to be worried.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)