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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Used Straws?
Question: hi I was at subway after long of walking outside I went to subway cause I was bored actually taking a breather from walking 20 blocks in the hot sun So I got something from the drink station it was two items and I know one of them was a straw but the other item I do not know what it could be all i know I put this item that i don't know in my pocket i saw this item when i took out of my pocket it was breaking so i threw it away I don't remember cause I believe I was going in hydration and i don't know if this item got me or not what do you think it could be hiv test please??? I'm really staying calm here thanks
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concern.
Usually, when you take something at subway, if drink they will give straw, if food they will give plastic fork and knive.
If you are worried about HIV, please keep in mind that HIV virus cannot survive outside body fluids.
The contact with skin can cause infection only if skin has wounds and bleeding cuts and the object could have been polluted with infected body fluids within a few minutes outside the body.
This is not your case, do not worry about HIV.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
Following answers to your questions.....,
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concern.
Usually, when you take something at subway, if drink they will give straw, if food they will give plastic fork and knive.
If you are worried about HIV, please keep in mind that HIV virus cannot survive outside body fluids.
The contact with skin can cause infection only if skin has wounds and bleeding cuts and the object could have been polluted with infected body fluids within a few minutes outside the body.
This is not your case, do not worry about HIV.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
cool thanks I'm too protective
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, continue being as protective as you are now.
Nothing worrisome was noted in the photos. Please specify what problems are you having with your legs?
Dr.Albana
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, continue being as protective as you are now.
Nothing worrisome was noted in the photos. Please specify what problems are you having with your legs?
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Why do people moan during sex I hear people from my appartment it's so weird and embrassing
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
No sores noted to resemble HIV.
Moan is naturally coming out when reaching the orgasm as a sign of pleasure.
However, it should not be disturbing you as a neighbor. Everyone should know his/her own space without disturbing others.
Hope it answered your questions.
Dr.Albana
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
No sores noted to resemble HIV.
Moan is naturally coming out when reaching the orgasm as a sign of pleasure.
However, it should not be disturbing you as a neighbor. Everyone should know his/her own space without disturbing others.
Hope it answered your questions.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
One question remains I went downstairs to get some thibg to eat and I was in front of this lady smiling at someone else that's all I recall and I was paying for my food and two females and cashier now went back to my house and I don't recall my zipper being up what do u say my shorts were up I do believe testing sorry I told u I'm protective what is ur email if you don't mind if I have any concerns I can email you please
Brief Answer:
No HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
I have gone through the photos you sent me and I didn't find any HIV item there.
Do not stress yourself out unnecessarily.
Keeping good hygiene washing hands regularly with warm water and soap is enough not to be infected as well as practicing safe sexual habits.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
No HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
I have gone through the photos you sent me and I didn't find any HIV item there.
Do not stress yourself out unnecessarily.
Keeping good hygiene washing hands regularly with warm water and soap is enough not to be infected as well as practicing safe sexual habits.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Listen I've been masterbating and I'm 36 is there something matter with me I almost do it ever say any advice to quit this dnciunter thank you
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Once again, HIV virus does not survive outside the body, so no chance to get HIV.
Masturbation is not as bad as its name. However, it will impede having relationship with a real female. So the advice I always give patients like you is to find a date and enjoy sexual games with her.
Hope it answered your questions.
Dr.Albana
Following answers to your questions
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Once again, HIV virus does not survive outside the body, so no chance to get HIV.
Masturbation is not as bad as its name. However, it will impede having relationship with a real female. So the advice I always give patients like you is to find a date and enjoy sexual games with her.
Hope it answered your questions.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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