Can HIV Be Contracted From Dealing With Public Laundry Mats?

Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2017

Question: I was looking for my laundry looked everywhere and I got contacted with something in one for the laundry matts in my condominium what I dont know but now Im paranoid hiv ??? test?? hope it wasn't hhazardous Like I was searching and i lost it what came in contact with hiv test what I dont5 know Sorry

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (38 minutes later)

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

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

Based on your history, having just a contact with something you shouldn't worry because there is no risk to get HIV infection.
You should know that HIV cannot live outside the body just few seconds.
So, you cannot get HIV having contact with something outside the body.

The risk of HIV transmission exist after an injury (perforation not just contact) with a hollow needle contaminated with infected blood.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

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

but it was on my shoulder like a a little prick though.I dont think anythings unusual thoug? what do you say

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (20 hours later)

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

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

Even after this little prick in your shoulder with something ,I think there is no risk for HIV because HIV cannot live outside the body.

Please don't worry and do not mind for this situation.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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