question-icon

Can HIV Be Contracted From A Cactus?

default
Posted on Tue, 23 Jan 2018
Twitter Wed, 24 Jan 2018 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 1 Aug 2018 Last reviewed on
Question : i was pricked by a cactus pear i bled any hiv hep b,c risk
doctor
Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
no...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

unless any object has visible - and infected - blood on it, there is no risk for hepatitis B or C transmission. HIV transmission is out of the question altogether as HIV cannot live outside the body. Hepatitis B and C viruses may be transmitted via infected objects but blood to blood contact is required for it.

I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (4 hours later)
OK SO 100% NO RISK?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes...

Detailed Answer:
Yes, don't worry.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :1999

Answered : 3815 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

162 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Can HIV Be Contracted From A Cactus?

Brief Answer: no... Detailed Answer: Hello, unless any object has visible - and infected - blood on it, there is no risk for hepatitis B or C transmission. HIV transmission is out of the question altogether as HIV cannot live outside the body. Hepatitis B and C viruses may be transmitted via infected objects but blood to blood contact is required for it. I hope it helps! Kind Regards!