Can HIV Be Contracted From Contact With A Used Toothbrush?

Posted on Tue, 21 Nov 2017

Question: hi I was waiting to pouch back in from lunch and I felt a like I think a brusseles from someones toothbrush it adfter use now it made contact wirth me on my hand apparently no breaks hiv risk?>? honestly

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!There is no risk for HIV infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

Based on your history, having normal skin contact with a toothbrush I think you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV.
It needs to get a direct blood contact with infected blood .

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (10 hours later)

In the photos you see any abrasion on both photos

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing back.

I have seen carefully your pictures and I think you shouldn't worry because there is no risky abrasion in your hand.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

I have seen your picture and I think you shouldn't worry because there is no cuts or abrasion .
So, there is no risk to get HIV .

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Simiery little parnoid. Was out a few days ago and I don’t know if I did anything I was talking to her I just realized this today hiv test??? All I know talking to her and that was it.I don’t remember anything else

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry, there is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing back.

Based on your history I think you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV testing.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (9 minutes later)

thanks Hi I noticed like white powder on my kitchen XXXXXXX its for urin stain remover and I think m y dad said its posionus now it was on the kitchen went outside to the balcony and i flung it off the balcony now some it went in my mouth I dont think it did what do i do if IF idid go inn my mouth ??? am i going to die.not necessary for hospital I dont think it made contact eiyh my mouth but I'm always protective

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No risk for poisoning.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If you don't have a direct contact with your eyes and mouth with this white powder I think there is no risk for poisoning.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj