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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Skin Contact?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: Hi ,
I forced to give a lift to a transgender due to some emergency yesterday in my bike . She was sitting at back side during that couple of times her breast touched my back side i was scared whether will get any HIV are any other disease from this act , I know HIV will not pass but im scared .

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to Worry..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Welcome to HCM..

I've gone thorough your query and understand your concern..

However I should assure you that there's absolutely no way of Transmission of HIV or any other disease by the way you've mentioned..

Please stop worrying, and please don't get so scared as just because they're transgender, doesn't mean they're carrying HIV..

Be happy and forget about it..

Move on with your life..

My Best Wishes..

Take Care
Kind Regards

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