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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through A Contaminated Object?
Posted on
Sat, 12 Aug 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 12 Aug 2017
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Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Question : hi I took a photo of something I dont think i made contact with it but i sent a photo to my mom I realized it today nw I believe it was a small butterfly bandaid but not too sure hiv test?? honestly
thanks
thanks
Brief Answer:
transmission is not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using HealthcareMagic
It is understandable to be worried about the possibility of HIV but it is not likely if there is no contact.
In most cases, when taking a picture of an object there is little physical contact with the object.
In addition, if there are no open wounds on your skin then there is no chance of a virus entering the skin.
Even if there is a cut, there would have to be the direct prolonged contact for a chance of transmission.
HIV also does not survive well on surfaces.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Regards
transmission is not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using HealthcareMagic
It is understandable to be worried about the possibility of HIV but it is not likely if there is no contact.
In most cases, when taking a picture of an object there is little physical contact with the object.
In addition, if there are no open wounds on your skin then there is no chance of a virus entering the skin.
Even if there is a cut, there would have to be the direct prolonged contact for a chance of transmission.
HIV also does not survive well on surfaces.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hiv test than??
Brief Answer:
no contact, no cut- no transmission of HIV
Detailed Answer:
HI
If there was no contact with the object and there are no cuts on your skin than an HIV test is not necessary unless it is just to reassure you.
It is not needed unless you want to reassure yourself that everything is fine.
Take care
no contact, no cut- no transmission of HIV
Detailed Answer:
HI
If there was no contact with the object and there are no cuts on your skin than an HIV test is not necessary unless it is just to reassure you.
It is not needed unless you want to reassure yourself that everything is fine.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I don't think either if u were me what U do
Brief Answer:
depends on the scenario
Detailed Answer:
If it were me, and I did not touch the object, then would not do an HIV test because there is no way for transmission.
If I touched it and there was blood on it but I did not have any cuts or other open lesions, then I also would not do an HIV test
If I had touched it, however, and there was blood on it and I had a cut or bruise that came into contact with it, I would do an HIV test.
Hope this answers your query, don't worry.
depends on the scenario
Detailed Answer:
If it were me, and I did not touch the object, then would not do an HIV test because there is no way for transmission.
If I touched it and there was blood on it but I did not have any cuts or other open lesions, then I also would not do an HIV test
If I had touched it, however, and there was blood on it and I had a cut or bruise that came into contact with it, I would do an HIV test.
Hope this answers your query, don't worry.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
you think i touched it
Brief Answer:
I do not know if it was touched
Detailed Answer:
I do not know if you touched it, you would have to try and remember if you touched it.
When taking pictures of an object, it is usually not touched.
Regards
I do not know if it was touched
Detailed Answer:
I do not know if you touched it, you would have to try and remember if you touched it.
When taking pictures of an object, it is usually not touched.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
ok
I had confident not touched but dont know
I ate some XXXXXXX wings got them on Aug 5 i took them out of the referigator microwaved them for 200 minutes I started to essay thew ddid not taste right so i threw them away Can I die???
2 minutes
My stomach made a weird noises ot noise
I had confident not touched but dont know
I ate some XXXXXXX wings got them on Aug 5 i took them out of the referigator microwaved them for 200 minutes I started to essay thew ddid not taste right so i threw them away Can I die???
2 minutes
My stomach made a weird noises ot noise
Brief Answer:
should be fine
Detailed Answer:
HI
If you were going to react the XXXXXXX wings you used on the 5th, you would have experienced symptoms by now.
Symptoms related to food poisoning not death.
You should be fine
should be fine
Detailed Answer:
HI
If you were going to react the XXXXXXX wings you used on the 5th, you would have experienced symptoms by now.
Symptoms related to food poisoning not death.
You should be fine
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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Brief Answer:
consider hydrocortisone
Detailed Answer:
Very small red lesion on the limb. May be an insect bite, may be trauma to the area, may be allergic reaction to something that came into contact with the area.
Consider applying a mild topical steroid such as the hydrocortisone which is over the counter
consider hydrocortisone
Detailed Answer:
Very small red lesion on the limb. May be an insect bite, may be trauma to the area, may be allergic reaction to something that came into contact with the area.
Consider applying a mild topical steroid such as the hydrocortisone which is over the counter
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Saw the photo
I have these epsiodes where I want to back but did not all I know taking numerous photos I was about to go back but did not to make sure there wasn't anything bad do u think I touched anything on the ground honestly especially around where the tree is and there's mush around there honestly hiv test thanks???
Begind the white car that's where I'm getting at what do u think
Look swallow my side of foot pain I've been walking on it would a brace help me with this I iced it
The black spots what are these?? Any worries
I have these epsiodes where I want to back but did not all I know taking numerous photos I was about to go back but did not to make sure there wasn't anything bad do u think I touched anything on the ground honestly especially around where the tree is and there's mush around there honestly hiv test thanks???
Begind the white car that's where I'm getting at what do u think
Look swallow my side of foot pain I've been walking on it would a brace help me with this I iced it
The black spots what are these?? Any worries
Brief Answer:
if you want to test for HIV, should go ahead
Detailed Answer:
HI
If you want to do an HIV test, you should go ahead
If the pain in your foot or leg is severe and not improving then using a brace may help. Should also use pain killers
NO concerns re spots.
if you find that you have multiple concerns, then in some persons, it may indicate that they are anxious/stressed.
You may want to speak to your doctor about this
if you want to test for HIV, should go ahead
Detailed Answer:
HI
If you want to do an HIV test, you should go ahead
If the pain in your foot or leg is severe and not improving then using a brace may help. Should also use pain killers
NO concerns re spots.
if you find that you have multiple concerns, then in some persons, it may indicate that they are anxious/stressed.
You may want to speak to your doctor about this
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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