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Is there an HIV risk from deep injury from the cabinet edge?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I injured myself on the edge of a cupboard. The edge of the cabinet was damaged, which caused deep damage to me. I am sending a picture of my injury as well as the edge of the cabinet. How big is the risk of HIV in this situation? Do you recommend that I get tested?

Please suggest.
Answered by Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Education:

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Dr. Ravinder K. Manchanda is an HIV and AIDS Specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. She emphasizes building strong doctor-patient relationships, encouraging open discussions to ensure comfort and trust. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on individualized treatment plans, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall satisfaction with care. Her commitment lies in guiding patients through primary HIV management with empathy and expertise.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can not be transmitted through such environmental exposures. Even theoretically, there is no risk of the acquisition of HIV in such a scenario, even if that damaged cabinet was touched by an HIV-infected person.

HIV can only be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact with an HIV-infected person, through blood transfusion, or direct exchange of needles and syringes, or a pregnant HIV mother can transmit HIV to a newborn if not on therapy. This virus does not survive outside the body and can not be transmitted through casual touch or contact. If the exposure is limited to this only, this will not require testing for HIV.

However, I always advise all sexually active patients to get tested for HIV at least once to know their existing HIV status.

I hope my answer helps you. Please contact us if you have any other questions.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your answer. I am not sexually active; I am a married woman with two kids. I did a routine test during my pregnancy, and it was negative. I just wanted to know if I need to test because of this limited exposure. So if I understand you right, I can relax, and I do not need to test?

Answered by Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ravinder K. Manchanda is an HIV and AIDS Specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. She emphasizes building strong doctor-patient relationships, encouraging open discussions to ensure comfort and trust. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on individualized treatment plans, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall satisfaction with care. Her commitment lies in guiding patients through primary HIV management with empathy and expertise.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Surely you can relax. No test is required for HIV in such a case.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 9, 2025
Reviewed At December 9, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ravinder K. Manchanda is an HIV and AIDS Specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. She emphasizes building strong doctor-patient relationships, encouraging open discussions to ensure comfort and trust. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on individualized treatment plans, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall satisfaction with care. Her commitment lies in guiding patients through primary HIV management with empathy and expertise.

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Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva
Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

HIV/AIDS specialist

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ravinder K. Manchanda is an HIV and AIDS Specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. She emphasizes building strong doctor-patient relationships, encouraging open discussions to ensure comfort and trust. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on individualized treatment plans, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall satisfaction with care. Her commitment lies in guiding patients through primary HIV management with empathy and expertise.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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