Does Having Contact With A Metallic Thing Pose A Risk For HIV Transmission?

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2018

Question: hi got contacted with something what dont know i know it was green and it was small any concerns hiv testing? It’s not hazardous right. This happened Monday.Freaking out here. Like I never thought about till now but feel confident cause I took photo. I feel it’s nithing correct?? This was a very long time ago but noticed a not big metal think in my pocket it was soo busy that I forgot to take it out of my pocket but took it out at end of my shift and a round thing I believe I believe it got me like I said long time like 2017 Go to my doc ??? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

Based on your history, having contact with metalic thing , I think you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV.
You should know that HIV cannot live outside the body just few seconds.

I hope my answer helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (45 minutes later)

but whats the green though

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you writing back.

I have seen the pictures and I emphasize again that there is no risk for HIV.

I hope my answer helps you.

Take care,
Dr. Monika Dede

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D