Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Is there any case in our medical history in which HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was transferred by touching a cut because there is one person whose hand touched my face, and there is an old pimple hole and scars on my face. Still, it is so old, and the person had a little cut, but it was not bleeding. I think his hand was not touching properly on my face, but I got anxious when I felt a slight touch when he sat beside me.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your anxiety. However, given the situation that you have described, it is not considered a risk of exposure; hence you need not fear any further. For HIV transmission, there needs to be an exchange of body fluids which is not seen in your scenario. So you can relax.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
If the person has bleeding and then he touches my old pimple hole, even then, I do not need to worry, right? Because it is an old pimple hole, and there is no cut or bleeding from that.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
No, you need not worry.
Thank you.
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