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Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Open Wound?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2017

Question: hi I was moving chairs at work in the garage my supervisor said to all the openers to mo9ve all the chairs due to power washing them So some of were broken and I touched something what I do not know but it was from a chair I did take a photo of what i touched I believe but I deleted it from my iPhone all i know it was sticking up on the side of the lounge chair now what should i do I have a sore on my thumb area bleeding no thats what i think almost seemed a sractch from it now in the garage its all dirty and a lot of this happe3ned yesterday hiv test potentially objects that are not safe who knows thats what i think hiv test? did wash my hands with warm water sea[p and I did wash up when i got home after work.thats why i hate cleaning the garage is int me or am i parnoid
most ppl dont think of this but i do please ask one of the hiv specialist thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.There is no risk to get HIV infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

Based on your history you shouldn't worry because there is no risk to get HIV infection.
You should know that HIV cannot live outside the body because the virus dies as soon (just after few seconds) as it is exposed to the air.

Furthermore in this situation I suggest to consider tetanus vaccination because it is recommended in those who are not up to date on their tetanus immunization.A booster should be given within 48 hours of an injury.

I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further .
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)

I was sitting by the loading dock and I was sitting on a red chair and was using my iPhone what I don't know but I kept looking at the ground I don't know if I touched the ground or what hiv test I just don't remember Hope nothing dangerous hazardous Do blink eyes drops for the eyes lubixarion make the eye blurry

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry! There is no risk for HIV .

Detailed Answer:

Hello! Thank you writing back.

Based on your history I think there is no risk for HIV and it is not necessary to do a HIV test ( but just if you want).

Usually using eye drops to lubricate eyes doesn't make eye blurry but only gels . I suggest to ask related this for further information your ophthalmologist.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (21 minutes later)

I'm going yomorrrow my eye gets blurry but it's not blurry all the time for a second than it goes away should I worry

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should meet an ophthalmologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back.
I am sorry for my late response.

Yes you should do an examination from an ophthalmologist as soon as possible,

I wish you a quick recovery.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (29 minutes later)

Like the er or my opathologmist

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest to meet your ophthalmologist.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you writing back.

I suggest to meet your ophthalmologist.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (4 hours later)

Everything's good expect developing Catrex in my left eye does this have to do with retina
And I'm blind in right eye.When u decelop catrex get it out asap the eye doctor said nothing to consume with he said return in Six months or go to bacom palmer I was there they never said anything about catrex
Bacom palmer tops in the world I was just there nothing about catrex .Yoy got the photo any concerns .They eye I sent you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please specify the question.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for writing back.

Please, can you specify your question?
This eye is not related to HIV and you should go for an eye check-up first and also the ophthalmologist will certainly clarify it further.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (8 minutes later)

No the photo I sent you he said I'm developing catrex in my left eye u see what do u think he said another apoimrmt in 6 months see the eye .I'm starting to develop catrex in left eye what do u think he said everything looks good .Should I be parnoid

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
But this is not related with HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxx! I am sorry for my late response.

Please don't worry if the doctor said that everything is good you must believe him.
I have seen your picture and I cannot evaluate your eye because it needs some examination to evaluate the eyes by ophthalmologist.
But this is not related with HIV.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj