Dr. Kiran Anaparthi
HIV/AIDS specialist
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I usually check my blood sugar at home and I have a maid who cleans our home including bathrooms. I am worried that it is her blood that gets spilled and that she is infected. Can I ask my maid if she is HIV positive? I have noticed brown blood during my periods for the last month and worried that I am infected by touching the blood present on a surface and then using the same finger, to prick and test my blood sugar. What are the chances for HIV exposure in this way? Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com
The condition explained by you has no chance of getting HIV (human immuno deficiency virus) infection, and it cannot survive to infect in this manner.
I advise you to kindly refrain from the fear of infection.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Can you tell me if there is any possibility for the virus from surfaces to spread infection? Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
There is no chance for the virus to spread from surfaces.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I am worried that it has something to do with HIV, I have also noticed whitish patches in my mouth is white and my husband is getting sore in his mouth which stays for a week. What could cause this? Kindly help.
Thank you
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
I would advise you to get tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) to ease your mind.
The test is only for confirmation, and there are no HIV-specific symptoms.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I got tested for HIV a year ago and I want to know If these situations put me at risk. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply,
I am also worried that last week I used a public restroom in a marriage function and could not wash my hands as it looked too dirty. I used my hand to shut the door and lock. I thought I would not eat anything, but I had one bite of food with the same hand. Is it possible that I will be infected with polio? Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello doctor,
I have been checking my blood sugar regularly even though I was not diabetic for one year with the help of Accu check test kits from a local pharmacy. I recently had to buy a new kit and found that the meter has a reading from someone else. I am concerned that all the previous test kits I brought were already used and worried that I am at high risk of getting infected with blood-borne diseases. Kindly help.
Thank you.
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