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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Skin To Skin Contact?

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: hi this happened a month ago I got sandwhiches from firehouse its a sandwich place and I realized today or yesterday was my zipper u because I saw a lady seemed to be homeless and I think I saw her sittting on the concrete not sure really but I did see her in the back of me as I was about to cross the street on my way home I really dont know if y zipper was up to my shorts I'm going loco here should i go hiv testing? I just realized this today or yesterday what should I really do????? All i know she was clothed i do think??????

Should I really think about this STDS i dont know

I'm leaning towards no but i REAlly dont know

Really go HIV testing??? What would u do if u were me?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No test necessary...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

From what I understand there was no physical contact with the lady let alone a sexual one. In such cases, there is no fear of HIV and STD. I do not suggest any form of testing. You can remain rest assured.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need any more help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (15 minutes later)

k thanks but how can i ignore this and move on with my life what i told you is what i think ??? any advice please

As I was walking noticing a woman sitting there homeless on my way to firehouse subs ur answer is the same ??? I really don't remember sorry

This is my way to firehouse subs I don't recall doing anything sorry I'm really protective too protective

??? No further action regarding my way to the firehouse subs thabks no std testing)"

Can needlea be white and thin????

Hi was at an ice cream shop long time ago and a homeless person was asking for me and this cashier as well inside the store as well all I know sitting there and sipping my smoothie I think now I think was seating there the whole time and finally she left to go across the street remember this wax along time ago any testing please??? In parnoid

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No testing... You need not be worried...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

All the described circumstances are safe and do not pose any threats to your health. You need not be worried about HIV or STD infections. There is no need of test.

Needles are made from metal - stainless steel.

Forget these episodes and carry on with your life.

Hope this helps.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Should he worry when he returns tomorrow if nothing was said is he clear out of trouble

i heard a coworker say profanity regArdibg another worker but he said it when he was assisting another guests but a security guard heard him can he get let go when he left nothing was said is he safe from Triuble

A security guard and a woman were present when he said it when the worker wasn't there as he was assisting another guests she is working at the job but like I said when his shift was over nothing was said is he safe from jeopardy

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do you know those individuals personally??

Detailed Answer:
Do you know any of those individual members personally? If you do not have any details of their personal life and medical history, we cannot comment on their health or personal troubles. I hope I am making sense.

I think you need to stop worrying too much about people whom you don't know.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (26 minutes later)

But can he get let go honestly he's a coworker he skipped in line and that's why he got upset he's a pool attendant can he get let go he's a awesome worker been there almost 12 years

That's a twisty tie right

its not a needle right loos like a tew=wisty tie Correct this happened two months ago made contact with this)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No physical contact; low infection chances...

Detailed Answer:
Chance of infection is extremely low if there was no physical contact. Based on what you said I believe there was no physical contact with any homeless member. In such cases, it's unlikely he will become infected.

If it wasn't metallic, perhaps it wasn't a needle in the first place. But if it was indeed a needle you were exposed to, I still wouldn't be worried about HIV. HIV virus particle do not survive for very long in needles or other external environment. So you need not be worried.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (13 minutes later)

Ask other ppl please does it look like a twisty tie this happened two months ago

A needle can't be like this right???

And what about this coworker safe or not safe for employment what I have had said to u about

When u sage is unlikly to get ibfected u mean me right

Freaking nervous about that photo

Go to see my physician

??

My other doctor said its not a needle

Why is there a funny sensation after sex ??? Is this normal?!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not a needle...

Detailed Answer:
I looked at the photo. No, that is not a needle.

Casual contact where there is no physical touch won't transmit HIV or STD infections. If you are very sure your coworkers were not exposed sexually, then we can safely say no infection. But if its not clear, perhaps it is a good option to get those tests.

Funny sensation after sex is not related to HIV or other infections. Anxiety and fear of infection are perhaps the likely reasons. You should stop worrying.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

ok So your saying Stds is MAINLY THROUGH sex alone Correct So even if I got pricked but its say no bleeding I'm safe???? As it dies in ASAP

referring to any threats like any diseases?
you know what I'm saying

I went to the restroom at a pizza place i had something in my mouth and i think i spit where you go the restroom and i looked at something for a bit as i was spitting up in the toliet as I was exiting my hand hurt ??? I dont know what i came in contact with hiv test??? I believe there was nothing on what ever I was looking at not so positive should i go back and recheck thanks I have confidence nothing was there what do you say doc thanks

if i sent you photos can you chreck for me thanks

went back what i got contact with I did not get a clear detail of it all i know it was grey before on the item and apparently i saw that i saw was grey So yes this mean theres nothing on that item???

U think there was nothing on that itwm I told u about ?????

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
sexual exposure and physical contact necessary...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Infection doesn't spread by casual meeting. Physical contact or sexual contact are the risk factors.

The picture you uploaded was not of a needle. It is not likely to cause infection.

And the events at restroom are not risky exposure. It will not cause HIV infection.

I hope all your questions are answered.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

No u think that item has nothing in there the item I was looking at for a few minutes

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (32 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Doesn't seem infectious...

Detailed Answer:
No, that item doesn't seem infectious. And I don't find any concerning features on your hand too.

Hope your questions are answered.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar