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Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Open Wound?
Posted on
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
Answered on
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Question : Hi Doc
I had protected sex with another prostitute
and all went well . however I after like an hour or two
I noticed a paper cut on my finger , It seemed pretty fresh .
What are the chances of getting HIV trough fingering with fresh cut
on your finger.
Unfortunately I do not know If this cut happened after the session
or perhaps during the session or before.
I had protected sex with another prostitute
and all went well . however I after like an hour or two
I noticed a paper cut on my finger , It seemed pretty fresh .
What are the chances of getting HIV trough fingering with fresh cut
on your finger.
Unfortunately I do not know If this cut happened after the session
or perhaps during the session or before.
Brief Answer:
Transmission possible if open wound and infected secretions.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.
The chances of transmission of HIV through skin is nil.Skin is an effective barrier. Palms skin is more thick and is very effective.
If the cut was deep or open such that there was bleeding,and if the vaginal secretions was HIV infected then there are chances of transmission of HIV.
Simple abrasion without bleeding acts as barrier for transmission. If she is negative there is no possibility.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Transmission possible if open wound and infected secretions.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.
The chances of transmission of HIV through skin is nil.Skin is an effective barrier. Palms skin is more thick and is very effective.
If the cut was deep or open such that there was bleeding,and if the vaginal secretions was HIV infected then there are chances of transmission of HIV.
Simple abrasion without bleeding acts as barrier for transmission. If she is negative there is no possibility.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
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