My Son 6 Years Has Cut Himself On The Upper

Posted on Tue, 22 Jan 2019

Question: my son 6 years has cut himself on the upper lip using my husband's razor,who is HIV positive.. is he at risk? it's a small cut and the razor wasn't used for the last 24 hours

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is a slight risk.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service.

Yes, there is minimal risk of HIV infection if your husband is not taking any medicines for the HIV right now.

You must consult ICTC center and get post exposure prophylaxis after proper counselling.

I hope I have answered your query.

Best regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (6 minutes later)

Hello Doctor, my husband is taking the HIV treatment and is taking his medicine regularly. Do u still think he could be at risk?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, very minimal risk, best to get post exposure prophylaxis.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs XXXXXXX

Even though the risk is minimal, you must get your son post exposure prophylaxis after consulting with ART center.

The risk is very very negligible, but why take the risk.

I hope that clears your doubt.

Best regards.

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