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Can HIV Virus Survive Outside The Living System?
Question: Hai doc
I have accidentally remove my scab and its bleeding. Unfortunately, I can't make sure that any HIV virus on my hand. Hence, I am worrying about that it's possible to get infected by HIV from the finger. I understand the risk is very very remote but still worrying.
By the way, I felt my all my finger was dry when I remove the scab accidentally.
Could it be risk free?
I have accidentally remove my scab and its bleeding. Unfortunately, I can't make sure that any HIV virus on my hand. Hence, I am worrying about that it's possible to get infected by HIV from the finger. I understand the risk is very very remote but still worrying.
By the way, I felt my all my finger was dry when I remove the scab accidentally.
Could it be risk free?
Brief Answer:
No possibility of HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
Why are you worried? HIV does not spread by the way you described. None such case has ever been reported in medical literature. The HIV does not survive outside body. Why will your fingers have HIV. HIV is not found in atmosphere. It only spreads by sexual intercourse, mother to child and blood transfusion.So don't worry. Just apply antibiotics cream on your wound.No tests advised.
Hope I answered your query
You can take a follow up query
Rating and review will be appreciated
Dr Sheetal Verma
No possibility of HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
Why are you worried? HIV does not spread by the way you described. None such case has ever been reported in medical literature. The HIV does not survive outside body. Why will your fingers have HIV. HIV is not found in atmosphere. It only spreads by sexual intercourse, mother to child and blood transfusion.So don't worry. Just apply antibiotics cream on your wound.No tests advised.
Hope I answered your query
You can take a follow up query
Rating and review will be appreciated
Dr Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doc
Many thanks for your answer.
The thing i worry about is my finger got HIV virus without i felt. I anxiety this without any reason.
I just afraid that got virus infected through the small wound which i attached in the photo.
On the other hand, i believe my hand was not very clean when i removed the scab carelessly, but, it is still impossible to get HIV?
The photo which i have replaced as the first photo was wrong attached.
The correct photo will show the plaster with blood.
I have put the plaster which show in the photo which i put the plaster after bleeding and tore it out for take photo.
So, is it possible to get HIV infect?
Many thanks for your answer.
The thing i worry about is my finger got HIV virus without i felt. I anxiety this without any reason.
I just afraid that got virus infected through the small wound which i attached in the photo.
On the other hand, i believe my hand was not very clean when i removed the scab carelessly, but, it is still impossible to get HIV?
The photo which i have replaced as the first photo was wrong attached.
The correct photo will show the plaster with blood.
I have put the plaster which show in the photo which i put the plaster after bleeding and tore it out for take photo.
So, is it possible to get HIV infect?
Brief Answer:
Absolutely no possibility of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes 100% it is impossible to get HIV by this way. Do not worry or get anxious. We are here to help you.
Dr Sheetal Verma
Infectious diseases Specialist
Absolutely no possibility of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes 100% it is impossible to get HIV by this way. Do not worry or get anxious. We are here to help you.
Dr Sheetal Verma
Infectious diseases Specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hai doc,
I have bought a new toothbrush kit and I did not realize that is sealed or not. Is it possible to get HIV if that has been used by someone?
I have bought a new toothbrush kit and I did not realize that is sealed or not. Is it possible to get HIV if that has been used by someone?
Brief Answer:
No risk of HIV 100%.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No absolutely not. Toothbrush packs are usually sealed and sterlized before package. Even if it was not sealed or sterlized and was used by someone who is HIV positive, then also there is no chance of acquiring infection as virus does not survive outside body.
Take care
No risk of HIV 100%.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No absolutely not. Toothbrush packs are usually sealed and sterlized before package. Even if it was not sealed or sterlized and was used by someone who is HIV positive, then also there is no chance of acquiring infection as virus does not survive outside body.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doc
I don't know why the manufacturer use the 'zip' and a sticker be the pack. So, I direct to open the pack and forget to check it.
I have read some information that show me got risk for the sharing toothbrush but some said not. Some said the inside the toothpaste that's got detergent to "kill" the HIV. But I know the virus has not life and how come be "kill" by toothbrush?
Do I need to worry about the toothbrush stuff?
I don't know why the manufacturer use the 'zip' and a sticker be the pack. So, I direct to open the pack and forget to check it.
I have read some information that show me got risk for the sharing toothbrush but some said not. Some said the inside the toothpaste that's got detergent to "kill" the HIV. But I know the virus has not life and how come be "kill" by toothbrush?
Do I need to worry about the toothbrush stuff?
Brief Answer:
No risk of HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would suggest you not to worry at all. There is no risk. There has been no such case reported in medical literature. Live your life happily and don't worry. Trust me I guarantee you that you are having no risk of HIV infection.
Take care
You can take a follow up query
Dr Sheetal Verma
No risk of HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would suggest you not to worry at all. There is no risk. There has been no such case reported in medical literature. Live your life happily and don't worry. Trust me I guarantee you that you are having no risk of HIV infection.
Take care
You can take a follow up query
Dr Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hai doc,
I have face a problem that I have bought a new tooth brush and unseal it.
Unfortunately, I believe that I forgot to wash the toothbrush and direct put the toothpaste on it. The toothbrush was new and I don't understand the produce procedure. I afraid some HIV worker will drop some body fluid or blood while producing. The point of I worry is any germs or HIV virus stay on the toothbrush especially it's backside? My mouth bleeding when I brush it and it's possible to be a wound or an entry point to let HIV into my body?
I am really worry about this, please help me and do analysis the risk for me.
I have face a problem that I have bought a new tooth brush and unseal it.
Unfortunately, I believe that I forgot to wash the toothbrush and direct put the toothpaste on it. The toothbrush was new and I don't understand the produce procedure. I afraid some HIV worker will drop some body fluid or blood while producing. The point of I worry is any germs or HIV virus stay on the toothbrush especially it's backside? My mouth bleeding when I brush it and it's possible to be a wound or an entry point to let HIV into my body?
I am really worry about this, please help me and do analysis the risk for me.
Brief Answer:
No threat of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would like to suggest you not to think about HIV so much. It is not possible for HIV to transmit in the way you described. Just do not indulge in any high risk activity which cause HIV transmission.
Stay Optimistic and avoid thinking extreme situations.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
No threat of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would like to suggest you not to think about HIV so much. It is not possible for HIV to transmit in the way you described. Just do not indulge in any high risk activity which cause HIV transmission.
Stay Optimistic and avoid thinking extreme situations.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I have felt I got paranoids about HIV despite I understand some circumstance was not be able to get infected.
Example, I have a drink in Starbucks and the straw was sealed, unfortunately I found some liquid (same color with my drink) on the straw and I rather believe that was somebody liquid on the straw and scare to get HIV.
I believe that was be infected in theoretically stuff and not to believe the realistically infection rate. That's means, if it could be occur with theory just 0.0001%, I believe it could be occur on me.
So, I understand I need some positive life and stay optimistic and trying to do, but I am suffering by the HIV phobia and paranoids. Neither blood exchange nor body fluid exchange, I still life with suffering by HIV.
Any good idea for me? I don't think that need to seeking a treatment by psychiatric, I hope can cure this phobias by myself.
Example, I have a drink in Starbucks and the straw was sealed, unfortunately I found some liquid (same color with my drink) on the straw and I rather believe that was somebody liquid on the straw and scare to get HIV.
I believe that was be infected in theoretically stuff and not to believe the realistically infection rate. That's means, if it could be occur with theory just 0.0001%, I believe it could be occur on me.
So, I understand I need some positive life and stay optimistic and trying to do, but I am suffering by the HIV phobia and paranoids. Neither blood exchange nor body fluid exchange, I still life with suffering by HIV.
Any good idea for me? I don't think that need to seeking a treatment by psychiatric, I hope can cure this phobias by myself.
Brief Answer:
Need to visit psychiatrist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern and situation.
I would like to tell you that you are not alone and there are several individuals who are like you. The best treatment is to fight your fear. Try to live life with a routine schedule. Pray to God daily and believe in him. Follow your religious practices which instill positivity in you and your thoughts. Yes I would suggest you to visit a psychiatrist too and trust me it will be too beneficial. Play with children, cook food and help others. Involve yourself in a hobby and travel to places at intervals. Remember the best medicine is yoga, exercise and meditation. Try it regularly and walk briskly for half to one hour daily. I am always there to help you whenever you need.
Take care
Best of Luck.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Need to visit psychiatrist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern and situation.
I would like to tell you that you are not alone and there are several individuals who are like you. The best treatment is to fight your fear. Try to live life with a routine schedule. Pray to God daily and believe in him. Follow your religious practices which instill positivity in you and your thoughts. Yes I would suggest you to visit a psychiatrist too and trust me it will be too beneficial. Play with children, cook food and help others. Involve yourself in a hobby and travel to places at intervals. Remember the best medicine is yoga, exercise and meditation. Try it regularly and walk briskly for half to one hour daily. I am always there to help you whenever you need.
Take care
Best of Luck.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
dear doc,
Is it not easily to get HIV virus right? Or rather, if without sex with other and not huge amount of bleeding, it's not possible to get infection, right?
i study some information which show me that it's 'possible' to get the infection if got wound touched with other body fluid or blood in theoretically, and , I easily get ulcer and I afraid get infected from other through saliva, blood or body fluid.
I need do a conclusion with my mind and tell it that's nothing, but, I just want to understand is it impossible to get infected via daily activity?
I know the problem which i had and in free t4 also lower than normal, I tried to get half dose of thyroxine before but get fever and don't felt ver well after taken it. Therefore, I decided to give up this thyroxine treatment.
In exercise, I play badminton 2/3 times weekly. No other exercise beside this.
i realized my problem and seeking the solution, else, it will affect my life quality.
thanks your advice
Is it not easily to get HIV virus right? Or rather, if without sex with other and not huge amount of bleeding, it's not possible to get infection, right?
i study some information which show me that it's 'possible' to get the infection if got wound touched with other body fluid or blood in theoretically, and , I easily get ulcer and I afraid get infected from other through saliva, blood or body fluid.
I need do a conclusion with my mind and tell it that's nothing, but, I just want to understand is it impossible to get infected via daily activity?
I know the problem which i had and in free t4 also lower than normal, I tried to get half dose of thyroxine before but get fever and don't felt ver well after taken it. Therefore, I decided to give up this thyroxine treatment.
In exercise, I play badminton 2/3 times weekly. No other exercise beside this.
i realized my problem and seeking the solution, else, it will affect my life quality.
thanks your advice
Brief Answer:
You need to allay your anxiety and don't let negative thoughts appear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would like to tell you there is big difference between hypothetical and practical risk. The hiv infection is not transmitted with the routine daily activities. There have been no such cases ever reported in medical literature till now. Even if a person does sex with an hiv positive person the risk as as low as 1 in 999. So you must understand that HIV infection is not easily caught even in its natural course. So rare situation which you think are nothing but only fear in your mind. You have to control your negative thoughts. There is actually nothing you need to worry about.
:)
You need to allay your anxiety and don't let negative thoughts appear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would like to tell you there is big difference between hypothetical and practical risk. The hiv infection is not transmitted with the routine daily activities. There have been no such cases ever reported in medical literature till now. Even if a person does sex with an hiv positive person the risk as as low as 1 in 999. So you must understand that HIV infection is not easily caught even in its natural course. So rare situation which you think are nothing but only fear in your mind. You have to control your negative thoughts. There is actually nothing you need to worry about.
:)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Is that possible get infected by sharing cup or wrongly drink with tongue ulcer from unknown HIV status drink?
Another question is, possible be infected via scratch my scab carelessly and it's bleeding?
Any risk for above instances?
thanks, DR.
Another question is, possible be infected via scratch my scab carelessly and it's bleeding?
Any risk for above instances?
thanks, DR.
Brief Answer:
No risk of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
HIV does not spreads by sharing drinks or by scratching the swab. Do not worry no risk of HIV.
Always here to help you and your queries are wellcome.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
No risk of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
HIV does not spreads by sharing drinks or by scratching the swab. Do not worry no risk of HIV.
Always here to help you and your queries are wellcome.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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