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How Is HIV Transmitted?

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014

Question: Can hiv transfer from dry blood to mouth after 10-15 mins cause unintentionally I put finger affected by dry blood in mouth. Please help. Can can I get hiv?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No chance

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

There is no chance of HIV spread with the mode you explained above. Even in the child is positive for HIV, Virus does not remain viable for more than 3 to 4 min in the blood.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 minutes later)

So I don't need to get myself tested for hiv after 2 months or so .
I am safe ?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no chance of infection here. No need for getting tested too.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (14 minutes later)

Thank you so much
it's a great relief

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using this service.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T