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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Shaving Blades?

Posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2014

Question: Hi doc, there were two incidents happend in my life. 1st is I went hospital n there I injected bt I think the nun used old serine it was in may 1st week n second one is I went barbershop n there the barber used new blade but pressed his finger on blade as I saw he moved and shaved my face. I dont know was there a blood on razor and his hiv status n his intention as well. But i didnt find any cut while shaving. it was happened may last week 2014, can any one transmit hiv infection through this way. from then I m suffering from flue and appetite loss and hyperacidity, sweating at all day n night time n very soft stool yet n continue. scared to having hiv from . In these two events could I get hiv. Then I went for hiv trio dot rapid antibody test in XXXXXXX last week and repeadly in august last week both reported negative. My question is hiv trio dot test is conclusive at 3 months after possible exposure or I need to test further like western blot plz advise me.im really concerned about complete appetite loss and hyperacidity I know someone will say that these are uncommon symptoms of hiv. But I hv done sonography and endogscopy at hospital which reported normal.i have also loosed 1 kg in these three months.but not having symptoms like rash, lymph nodes, sore throt , joint ach ets.plz help

Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HIV negative status

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to health care magic.

I understand your worry about acquiring HIV through various sources you have mentioned in your query.

There is very negligible chance of acquiring HIV through sources like a blade.

However, needle pricks carries high risk of transmitting HIV.

But in your case, I do not find any reason for suspicion of HIV transmission.

All hospitals have very strict rules to be followed while handling needles and injections.

Coming to the incident in the barbers shop, most unlikely chance of transmission.

If both your HIV test results are showing negative results, you are HIV negative.

HIV tridot test results is conclusive enough at three months.

Weight loss of 1 kg in three months is not significant.

You are suffering from gastritis which might be stress related.

I suggest the following tips for reducing gastritis and increasing your appetite:
1. Tab Pantop 40 mg twice daily before food for 10 days.
2. Avoid spicy food and fats and oils which might trigger acidity.
3. Drink at least 3-4 liters per day.
4. Start a regular exercise regimen which will stimulate your appetite and also elevate your mood.
4. You can take probiotics like Tab Sporlac thrice daily for a week to stimulate your appetite.
5. Eat healthy foods like fresh vegetable salads, fruits and fruit juices which will make you healthy and strong.

I hope I have helped to relieve your stress.

Please get back if any more queries.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Roopa Hiremath (37 hours later)

Thank you so much dr for relieving my stress.
Really I was much scared about . I was also aware that the barbershop incident should be negligible but my appetite loss, on off fever n soft stool made me to rethink about n after then I also visited that shop (didn't shave or hair cut) that time the barber told me he is suffering from low grade fever n appetite loss that made me stressed.n I went off. Thats why I retested for n got negative status. I also googled about hiv trio dot test window Period but found missguiding information.
Now im taking medicine daily as per ur prescription. But mam I was suffering from constipation before but in these days vice versa. Im also suffering from cough which made me difficult to breath sometimes.
Sorry for weakned english . Thanking you.

Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry, take healthy diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back,

I am glad that I was able to help you.

I would suggest taking fiber rich diet to relieve constipation.

Fresh fruit and vegetable salads would suffice.

You can take Tab TusQ thrice daily for three days for your cough.

If it does not reduce you should get in touch with your GP and get examined in detail for the cough.

As I told you in my previous answer, healthy diet and regular exercise will help you to gain your appetite back and also make you fit.

I hope I have cleared all your doubts.

Please get back if any more queries.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju