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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Inanimate Objects?
A patient came and was bleeding in his fingers.he asked me for a plaster. After he touched and tried to open the plaster he asked if I could open it for him. My points are: 1. I open the plaster and I couldn t see any sign of blood in the plaster. But there might be some microscopic drops of blood 2. I didn t have any recent open cuts in my fingers 3. I washed my hands straight away 4. The patient was methadone addict Am I at any risk of contracting HIV or any disease?
Tue, 10 Sep 2019
Hello,
If there was no blood in plaster and your hands had perfect untouched skin, no cuts or injuries I believe you don't have risk of contracting HIV. I think there is no HIV test needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
If there was no blood in plaster and your hands had perfect untouched skin, no cuts or injuries I believe you don't have risk of contracting HIV. I think there is no HIV test needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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