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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Skin Contact With Another's Blood?
Question: Hi there i am very scared. I belive i sat on period blood in the shower. I was naked so my genitle area was exposed. It was a bath bench with a unique design so blood could be stuck in the tiny almost air tight cracks bc the stool had a rough surface. I am very concerend. What if i have anal fissures or somethig along those lines. Do i need pep. Please help me. I called a hotline yesterday they told me not to worry and i dont need a test can u please give me ur expert opinion.
Brief Answer:
No need for PEP.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety.
HIV does not survive in the environment for long.So the chances of source of HIV is nil.
Skin is an effective barrier and prevents entry of HIV.The chances of entry of HIV through the anal fissure, by the modes described is nil.
So the risk of HIV transmission is nil.
There is no need for PEP.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
No need for PEP.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety.
HIV does not survive in the environment for long.So the chances of source of HIV is nil.
Skin is an effective barrier and prevents entry of HIV.The chances of entry of HIV through the anal fissure, by the modes described is nil.
So the risk of HIV transmission is nil.
There is no need for PEP.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
What if there were anal tears inside the rectum due to anal sex or passing of large stool? I do have a bladder infection which i was diagnosed with a week earlier.
Thank you. I heard hiv can last on surfaces in blood for 4 days. Thats why i am so concerned. The bath stool has a rough surface so stuff can sit in the tiny cracks for hours.
Thank you. I heard hiv can last on surfaces in blood for 4 days. Thats why i am so concerned. The bath stool has a rough surface so stuff can sit in the tiny cracks for hours.
Brief Answer:
Not the modes of HIV transmission.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
These are all not the modes of HIV transmission.
HIV does not survive in the environment conditions.
You need not worry about all such modes (entry through tears etc)
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Not the modes of HIV transmission.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
These are all not the modes of HIV transmission.
HIV does not survive in the environment conditions.
You need not worry about all such modes (entry through tears etc)
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank u doctor ! Can i also get another doctor to tell me what they think about the situation. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
YES.You can post a fresh query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes.You can post a fresh query.There are many doctors from all specialities to answer your health related queries.
Wish you good health
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
YES.You can post a fresh query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes.You can post a fresh query.There are many doctors from all specialities to answer your health related queries.
Wish you good health
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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