Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had a wound on my feet and visited a doctor's clinic for a check-up. I was barefoot in the clinic. I fear that there may have been any HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) blood or fluid that I might have stepped on. If the blood or fluid might have come in contact with my wound, which was touching the floor, then do I have any chance of HIV infection? Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.
Your possibility may be untrue. If the virus is present, it will be inactive in dry blood, with no HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection surviving. So, there is no such possibility of transmission. It is not the transmission route at all, and you are safe. Do not worry at all and relax.
I hope this will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks for the reply.
I am unsure of the possibility that I was safe. I did not comprehend it. Please be kind to make it clear. Another thing is that the tape on my pants touched the latrine pan by mistake, and I again wore those pants there. If there was any HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) fluid on that pan, then could it infect me, as it might come to the pants tape and then might have continuously come in contact with my penis or any other private part or wound inside the pants, which might or might not get air exposure? Please help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.
Do you have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)? All these are assumptions. The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection cannot be transferred from wounds, pants, or latrine pans except for wet blood. Transmission is only through sex, contaminated injection, and blood transfusion. Therefore, you are safe. I have worked in an ART (anti-retroviral therapy) center without gloves. Some patients had skin diseases, but needed to be examined. Therefore, we would apply an antiseptic solution to the hands, which would cause a burning sensation if cuts were present. After examination, we washed our hands with soap and water. Every six months, we had to get an HIV test, and the reports were always negative. I have undergone multiple surgeries and have undergone HIV tests all the time. Please do not worry.
I hope this will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
I have two doubts regarding HIV. Can it be concluded that HIV can never be contracted indirectly (meaning HIV fluid or virus in any way comes to the first person's wound or mucus membrane and then the first person's wound or mucus membrane comes in contact with a second person's wound or mucus membrane)? Then is the second person still safe? Is the second person still safe if any or both persons' wounds or mucous membranes are not exposed to air, and or with or without moisture?
Can we get HIV infection if our wound or mucus membrane comes in contact with any HIV fluid or virus lying outside, like on the floor or any inanimate object, with or without air exposure and with or without moisture? Please advise.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I am here to help you get the best medical advice.
If the liquid is outside the body or on the floor, there is no possibility. The fact that the virus exists in the wet blood is one important thing. So, without wetness, nothing can cause HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). During the withdrawal of blood, if it splashes in the eye (which is a mucous membrane), washing the eye immediately after the procedure is advised. If you are still anxious, I suggest going for a test.
I hope this information helps provide some insight into your symptoms.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
If the HIV fluid or virus, in any way, comes in contact with any inanimate object, which may or may not be exposed to air, and that inanimate object comes in contact with a person's eyes or nose, and after some time, that person cries, then is that person safe? Is the person safe if he sleeps some time after crying? Please advise.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If the person cries, it comes out. So there will be no problem.
I hope this information helps provide some insight into your symptoms.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Shah Sushma Kant
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