Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My mother got a cut on her finger, but there was no bleeding. After that, she washed clothes and utensils. A few hours later, she fed food with her hands to a two-year-old baby. Will the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) transmit?
Hi, Welcome to iciniq.com.
I understand your concern. Is your mother HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive? That is important first. If not, there is nothing to worry about at all. If positive, the chances of transmission of HIV by the given description are almost nil to none.
Kind regards.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
She is HIV positive.
Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The chances of transmission of HIV by sitting together or sharing food are nil. There would not be blood by the time she fed the child. Moreover, there are no reports of transmission of HIV by sharing food. HIV does not survive in the gastrointestinal tract. So do not worry about this issue.
Kind regards.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
There is no blood, but we can see the cut on the finger at that time. Is there any chance of serum being released by that time when she fed?
Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com.
In my opinion there is no chance of such possibilities. So relax. Do not get anxious. Forget the episode.
Kind regards.
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