Can HV Be Contracted When There Is No Physical Contact?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017

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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : hi I dont know what too do now?? I took a photo of something behind my condominum I dont know if i made contact or not I looked at it a few times now. I know exactly what location is at butt they are vehicles in that area where I took the photo of the item. now my concern is now I dont know if it touched me or what??? All i remember it was white plastic and rectangle thats all i know?? I meant to send thew photo more accurate but I removed this photo from my phone this happened like a while I dont recall how long i had taken the photo for? hiv test I dont remember touching or making contact with it. I believe it was a few months ago please help me I m trying to go back if its there or not? what sdhould i dp?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If no contact was made, then there is nothing to worry about sir :)

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. So if I got the facts right sir: you do not recall making contact with the said item, and you just took a photograph of the item?

If both these facts are true, then there is no risk of transmission of any disease (E.g. HIV) through such simple events. I think you are just worrying too much, rest assured you are safe sir.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (31 minutes later)

but I think its a needle not sure I think this way but can a needle be white like a rectangle chape thanks

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Was there any prick and/or bleeding if there was contact with a needle(?)

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.

I have a few questions sir:

1. Did the said object prick you and was there any bleeding?

2. The object was white and rectangular shape?

I look forward to hearing from you sir.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (44 minutes later)

I dont recall picking it up just asking can it be white a rectangle shape a needle? or no

not sure it was needle

hiv testing? dont remembre touching though but dont know

I pretty confident it was white like something off a plastic object I'm confident not needle what do you say

can needles be rectangle shape honestly????

my temp is 96 even is this good should I really worry about this

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I do believe it was not a needle sir

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.

No, a rectangular shaped object is not the typical shape of a needle, so the answer to that is a no sir. :)

I believe it was not a needle sir.

No, HIV testing will not be required at all from such activity.

I also believe it could have been some other material and object, and not a needle.

Honestly, no! :)

Your temperature is normal, and so there is no current infection in your body sir.

Best wishes. :)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (6 hours later)

So I can relax

this is all a fact

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes sir, you can and should relax

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.

Yes, I do believe you can relax. :)

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (10 hours later)

ok I was in the restroom and I opened the door went right to the faculty where you wash your hands I believe I went to the mirror and looked at my self and I dont recall anythings touching the counter like any hazardous stuff. But I dont recall the events what took place this happened at my condominium down stairs should I go back thanks to make certain

I dont think there was anything on the counter

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
For your satisfaction you could check, but I don't think it is required sir

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.

You can go back to the counter and check it out, just for your satisfaction; but if there were something that you came in contact with and got injured then I am sure you would remember, don't you think so?

I also feel you should speak to a psychiatrist who can help you with two issues:

1. Memory related issues: You seem to always report not remembering all the events clearly, so I would recommend a visit to a doctor to help you with this.

2. You seem to have some amount of paranoia, and this can restrict you from living life to the fullest. Speak to a doctor who should be able to help you

And I am always here to help you regarding any queries or doubts you have sir. Please feel free to write to me anytime.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (12 hours later)

thanks Listen I was walking pass somethingI do not know what it can be all i know it was a plastic what do not know??? and it was blue on top did not exam it all i know it was bent now can a needle be bent like a bomber rang shape again I dont know thats all i remember I feel confident i never touched you think it was a needle? it was plastic I want to say like a pen but not certain it was a small item though you think it ws a needle it seemed like to be all bend again I never examine this particular item or I dont think made contact with it what do you think if no bleeding I'm safe

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It does sound like it should have been plastic, but you are safe either way sir

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir,

Honestly, a surgical needle can be bent depending on the requirement, but these needles are not available to the public, and after use in a hospital are very carefully disposed off, so it is highly unlikely that you would come in contact with them. I do believe there are more chances of the object being plastic, than a needle.

And if you are confident about not touching the object, then there is no reason to worry about it being a needle, am I right sir ?

I think it was just plastic and not a needle sir.

Yes, if there was no bleeding, then you are perfectly safe sir.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee