Can HIV Be Transmitted By Sharing The Same Bed With An Infected Person?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

Question: I was just diagnosed HIV+. I did the home test OraQuick and it was positive so I went to the doctor the next day and he drew blood and a week later it confirmed the home test they did the Elisa test I couldn't get an appointment with an infectious disease dr. Until Monday the 16th of May

This weekend on April 27th I had severe flu symptoms and sweats and fevers and it's continued I haven't been able to work because of it. I am 62 years old male married.

Also my wife and I have not had sex for about 5 years but we sleep in the same bed can she have contracted HIV from me

How long will it take for an answer

Is there really someone there????

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV is not transmitted by sleeping together on same bed.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ronhumble,

Welcome to HCM.

HIV is transmitted through sexual intercourse but not by sleeping together on same bed, hand shake, kissing, eating together etc. so don't get worried as your wife is not at risk of getting HIV.

Flu like symptoms, sweats and fever is mostly due to common viral illness. Consult your physician to isolate the cause and follow the treatment regime. For any further query get back to me again.

Thank You

Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina