
Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Open Wound?

Question: If I only fingered a woman with no other activities and washed my hands well after is there any chance of exposure to anything?
I could possibly had a very small fingernail cut on my hand.
I did not see any blood from fingering.
I'm a worrier and want to confirm with an expert. Thank you
I could possibly had a very small fingernail cut on my hand.
I did not see any blood from fingering.
I'm a worrier and want to confirm with an expert. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Get tested after 6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hello
If there is no active bleeding from your finger then the risk is minimal.
Even then it is better to confirm.
Get an HIV test done after 6 weeks.
Blood tests now won't be helpful.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Get tested after 6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hello
If there is no active bleeding from your finger then the risk is minimal.
Even then it is better to confirm.
Get an HIV test done after 6 weeks.
Blood tests now won't be helpful.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj


Brief Answer:
Chances are there
Detailed Answer:
Hello
HIV can be contacted if body fluids come in contact with an aberration in skin.
If your skin was intact there is no fear but if there was a cut on finger then chances are there hence better get tested.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Chances are there
Detailed Answer:
Hello
HIV can be contacted if body fluids come in contact with an aberration in skin.
If your skin was intact there is no fear but if there was a cut on finger then chances are there hence better get tested.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

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