Does blood contact during an accident raise HIV risk?

Question

Hi doctor,

I met with an accident before a few days where I happened to have a deep cut and I got in touch with the blood of another guy. Recently, I had a pimple on my penis shaft and when I approached a dermatologist he advised that I get tested for HIV. I had a third generation test using vitros eci post five to six weeks past exposure and tested negative. My doctor advised me to get a test at least after 10 weeks post-exposure for confirmation. I am pretty nervous regarding the same. Can you please advise me what are the chances of contracting HIV and do the symptoms definitely occur in every individual post-HIV contraction?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Firstly, risk depends upon whether that guy has HIV or not. If not, then nothing to worry, but considering the second possibility, then some risk remains of transmission, but not cent percent.

Now, if the test is negative after five to six weeks, then it is unlikely that you have HIV, as the majority of those who are exposed become positive within this period. Only a minority of patients develop delayed seroconversion. So, considering the overall status, I think there is no need to worry about it, and you are unlikely to have HIV. However, get tested after a few weeks to clear out the doubt and be sure. So you should not worry now and get back to your routine, and get tested at a later date.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert if there is any query.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, antibody test becomes positive after three to four weeks and before this time combined antigen and antibody test is recommended. And antibodies testing is reliable at this time.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert if there is any query.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hi,

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The test results are unlikely to change. Usually, there does not occur so much variation across the laboratories. If you have too much anxiety about it, you may get it done from other labs as well but not needed.

I hope this helps.

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Thank you.

Answer 4

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Most of the time, yellow urine and burning indicate dehydration or fluid depletion in the body so urine is concentrated. So you increase the water intake. If this persists even after that, then should get urine routine examination done to look for infection and will need antibiotics if urine examination shows evidence of infection. So now, increase water intake and see the response. You continue the cream for pimple and let me know the response.

I hope this provides some clarity and reassurance.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.