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Does HIV Infection Get Transmitted Through Touch?

I touched my eyeball to remove some plastic, I work in a recycling facility. Earlier that day the employee before me cut his hand and I used the same broom he did. Before I touched my eye I did wash my hands. Does that still put me at risk for HIV/AIDS?
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

No, you are not at risk for HIV/AIDS. HIV virus is extremely vulnerable outside the body, even more, vulnerable to disinfectants such as soap. If you have washed your hands with water and soap, then you do not have to be concerned about the HIV virus.

Moreover, HIV has always been found in very low concentrations in tears and saliva of infected persons, meaning that these body fluids are not optimal for HIV survival. It is another argument that you are not at risk this time. Therefore, if you have washed your hands, then you can relax and enjoy life.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ervin Toçi
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Does HIV Infection Get Transmitted Through Touch?

Hello, No, you are not at risk for HIV/AIDS. HIV virus is extremely vulnerable outside the body, even more, vulnerable to disinfectants such as soap. If you have washed your hands with water and soap, then you do not have to be concerned about the HIV virus. Moreover, HIV has always been found in very low concentrations in tears and saliva of infected persons, meaning that these body fluids are not optimal for HIV survival. It is another argument that you are not at risk this time. Therefore, if you have washed your hands, then you can relax and enjoy life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ervin Toçi