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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Contact With Mucus Membranes On Bed Sheets?
Question: Dear doctor,
I have booked the hotel on first day and checked in but I don't have stayed in first night. Next morning I went back and masturbate on the bed and cover by bed sheet, while I was doing that, my finger touched something on the bed sheet which felt cold, I not sure that is air cond cold and make me for illusion or that's somebody semen/sperm. I have explored the bed sheet a few of time with my phone light and find nothing. No liquid mark and no other.
I worry the cleaner doing something which like mastrubate on my bed when I not in the hotel.
I have read some information that HIV could be infected via mucous membranes and I understand in my urethra got mucos membrane, right?
Risk free or risky for me which I described as above?
I have booked the hotel on first day and checked in but I don't have stayed in first night. Next morning I went back and masturbate on the bed and cover by bed sheet, while I was doing that, my finger touched something on the bed sheet which felt cold, I not sure that is air cond cold and make me for illusion or that's somebody semen/sperm. I have explored the bed sheet a few of time with my phone light and find nothing. No liquid mark and no other.
I worry the cleaner doing something which like mastrubate on my bed when I not in the hotel.
I have read some information that HIV could be infected via mucous membranes and I understand in my urethra got mucos membrane, right?
Risk free or risky for me which I described as above?
Brief Answer:
The risk of getting HIV infection by the way you had mentioned very remote.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
First of all, the survival of HIV virus outside the human body or in an open environment is very difficult and it will die within hours only.
Second, it is true that HIV can be transmitted by mucus membranes through cuts or abrations that is not the scenario in your case.
Third, it is very less likely or negligible to get an infection by the way you are thinking and also you are not sure about the liquid material. So no need to worry much as you are not at risk.
Thank You
The risk of getting HIV infection by the way you had mentioned very remote.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
First of all, the survival of HIV virus outside the human body or in an open environment is very difficult and it will die within hours only.
Second, it is true that HIV can be transmitted by mucus membranes through cuts or abrations that is not the scenario in your case.
Third, it is very less likely or negligible to get an infection by the way you are thinking and also you are not sure about the liquid material. So no need to worry much as you are not at risk.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Brief Answer:
Yes urethra contains mucous membrane and it is also possible to get infecte
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
The urethra is having a layer of mucous membrane and it is also possible to get infected with HIV through urethra.
But the mucous membrane of urethra is covered by a protective layers of epithelial cells which prevent the germs entering the body and causing an infection.
It also secretes mucous which itself contains some chemicals and antibodies that can kill the germs. So be relaxed as the risk is very remote.
Thank You
Yes urethra contains mucous membrane and it is also possible to get infecte
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
The urethra is having a layer of mucous membrane and it is also possible to get infected with HIV through urethra.
But the mucous membrane of urethra is covered by a protective layers of epithelial cells which prevent the germs entering the body and causing an infection.
It also secretes mucous which itself contains some chemicals and antibodies that can kill the germs. So be relaxed as the risk is very remote.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Do i need to do HIV check?
Brief Answer:
It is not needed as such but if you are anxious enough then go for it.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
There is no need to do HIV testing as such in your case but if you are anxious enough then I will advice you to go for it to clear all your doubts.
Thank You
It is not needed as such but if you are anxious enough then go for it.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
There is no need to do HIV testing as such in your case but if you are anxious enough then I will advice you to go for it to clear all your doubts.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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