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Can HIV Be Spread From Handling A Needle That Has Been Outside?
Question: can a needle be all white almost like a candy stick Im thinking cause I picked one up from the pool area where I work at i know it was all white like the size of a stick you know when a liollypop iuis eating not really sure though plastic and hard the stick thats what i think hiv test did take a photo of my hand where I picked it up my mom says no break in skin what do you think i threw the4 item away i picked the item from the nmiddle though?? hiv test
Brief Answer:
HIV virus does not survive in open air for long.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I saw your photos in details.
From what you are describing me, and from what I am seeing in the photos, I will not worry about it.
I am not able to visualize a skin damage too.
But also, I can reassure you that it is not possible to get HIV from a needle that has been outside/in open air for some time, because the HIV virus is very delicate and gets destroyed very fast. You may get infected like that, unless there is visible fresh blood.
Hope this is helpful.
Feel free to follow up with me if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Yes, no need for testing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, I am saying you don't need to get tested, because you have not been infected from the episode that you are describing me.
Dr. Papaqako
HIV virus does not survive in open air for long.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I saw your photos in details.
From what you are describing me, and from what I am seeing in the photos, I will not worry about it.
I am not able to visualize a skin damage too.
But also, I can reassure you that it is not possible to get HIV from a needle that has been outside/in open air for some time, because the HIV virus is very delicate and gets destroyed very fast. You may get infected like that, unless there is visible fresh blood.
Hope this is helpful.
Feel free to follow up with me if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Yes, no need for testing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, I am saying you don't need to get tested, because you have not been infected from the episode that you are describing me.
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
So ur saying no testing
Ok thanks like I was using Clorox to clean the floor can the fumes damage the eye??
Ok thanks like I was using Clorox to clean the floor can the fumes damage the eye??
Brief Answer:
Only the contact with the product damages the eyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The fumes does not damage the eyes.
But the contact with the product does.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Only the contact with the product damages the eyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The fumes does not damage the eyes.
But the contact with the product does.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
I got two sandwhiches and the lady reached over with out long sleeves on and her arms reached over now I did not see any cuts on her arm a particular one the other one did not see what it looked like now what should I really dont know what to do throw it away or eat them the Sandwhiches ??? They are both roast beef she did not heat them up though cause I asked her I'm in a pickle here
This was this morning though I'm at work now so what u think
This was this morning though I'm at work now so what u think
Brief Answer:
No need to worry if you don't have open wounds in your mouth.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think that if you don't have open wounds in your mouth, then there is no risk to get infections from food.
Even if the lady would have cut herself, she would not cut food without putting a bandaid.
So, I would not worry about it.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
No need to worry if you don't have open wounds in your mouth.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think that if you don't have open wounds in your mouth, then there is no risk to get infections from food.
Even if the lady would have cut herself, she would not cut food without putting a bandaid.
So, I would not worry about it.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I'm not worri d about my mouth her arms
I was sleeping and when I woke up from sleeping it was a fast flash in my eye I thought it was the lighting outside and was waiting but never saw it I gave up so went back to bed I woke up again and saw it again the fast flash am I concerned worried maybe?? Now my eye not blurry but was thinking going to the eye doctor bascom palmer but I stayed calm and relaxed here should I wait I have dry prone to this what dou think regarding the sandwhiches she did heat them up
I was sleeping and when I woke up from sleeping it was a fast flash in my eye I thought it was the lighting outside and was waiting but never saw it I gave up so went back to bed I woke up again and saw it again the fast flash am I concerned worried maybe?? Now my eye not blurry but was thinking going to the eye doctor bascom palmer but I stayed calm and relaxed here should I wait I have dry prone to this what dou think regarding the sandwhiches she did heat them up
Brief Answer:
If the blood goes into your stomach it will get destroyed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, I understand what you mean.
If there are no wounds in your mouth, even if she had active bleeding in her arms (which is very less possible), the blood would go in your stomach not in your blood and there it will be destroyed. There is no chance to go in the blood from the stomach.
Some viruses would even be destroyed before touching the mouth even, like HIV for example. HIV is very fragile virus so it gets transmitted only blood-blood contact.
So that is why I am not worried and want to reassure you.
If your flash in the eye is constant is is not stopping, that is the time to go to the doctor.
If it happens just once, very shortly, it might have been from any light changes around you. If it was a problem, it would be there and continue to be persistent.
Hope this makes sense and answers your question.
Dr. Papaqako
If the blood goes into your stomach it will get destroyed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, I understand what you mean.
If there are no wounds in your mouth, even if she had active bleeding in her arms (which is very less possible), the blood would go in your stomach not in your blood and there it will be destroyed. There is no chance to go in the blood from the stomach.
Some viruses would even be destroyed before touching the mouth even, like HIV for example. HIV is very fragile virus so it gets transmitted only blood-blood contact.
So that is why I am not worried and want to reassure you.
If your flash in the eye is constant is is not stopping, that is the time to go to the doctor.
If it happens just once, very shortly, it might have been from any light changes around you. If it was a problem, it would be there and continue to be persistent.
Hope this makes sense and answers your question.
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
But when I opened my eyes from sleeping that's when I saw it the quick flash and it did again weird
Brief Answer:
If your vision is ok during the day, then it is nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If it happens when you open your eyes from sleeping, then it is normal- don't worry.
Your eyes have been closed, now light enters in so that is why sometimes you have that feeling, because it all depends on the angle of the light, and the quantity.
If your vision is ok during the day, then it is nothing to worry about.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
If your vision is ok during the day, then it is nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If it happens when you open your eyes from sleeping, then it is normal- don't worry.
Your eyes have been closed, now light enters in so that is why sometimes you have that feeling, because it all depends on the angle of the light, and the quantity.
If your vision is ok during the day, then it is nothing to worry about.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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