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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Small Cuts' Contact With Bodily Fluids On Clothing?

Posted on Thu, 23 Nov 2017

Question: Hello respected doctors

Can hiv spread via contact with underwear wet with vaginal fluids onto small cuts?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

Based on your history, contact with vaginal fluids in underwear , you should know that there is no risk to get HIV infection even if you have cuts because HIV cannot live outside the body just few seconds.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (9 hours later)

Thanks for the reply doctor. Another reason i researched says that i dont have to worry as small cuts/wounds do not lead to the bloodstream right?

And that such wounds of that type require medical attention am i right?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It needed a direct vaginal secretion contact with bleeding wound.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

Usually it needed a direct contact (direct from vagina)of the vaginal secretions with an open bleeding cut not small cuts to exist the risk of HIV infection.
If the vaginal secretions are in underwear there is no risk for HIV because HIV cannot live outside the body just a few seconds.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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