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Am I At A Risk Of Contracting HIV Through A Cactus Pear Prick?
Question: i was pricked by a cactus pear i bled any hiv hep b,c risk
Brief Answer:
No, such risk exists.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can certainly understand your concern.
The risk of acquiring viral infections like HIV, HEP B/C are zero following a prick from cactus.
These viral infections are species specific and hence cannot be acquired from plant stuff.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
No, such risk exists.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can certainly understand your concern.
The risk of acquiring viral infections like HIV, HEP B/C are zero following a prick from cactus.
These viral infections are species specific and hence cannot be acquired from plant stuff.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
i left my dish soap bottle open any hiv hep b,c risk since roaches might went inside the bottle
and since i am washing dishes and eating using these dishes
and since i am washing dishes and eating using these dishes
Brief Answer:
HIV is not acquired by dish soap bottle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
HIV is predominantly spread by blood and sexual fluid exchange and contamination only.
Hence it's not spread by dish soap bottle opening.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
HIV is not acquired by dish soap bottle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
HIV is predominantly spread by blood and sexual fluid exchange and contamination only.
Hence it's not spread by dish soap bottle opening.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
i picked my nose while my finger were unwashed any hiv hep b,c risk
Brief Answer:
No such risk of acquiring these infections.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
There is no such risk of acquiring HIV Infection through this route.
HIV/Hepatitis B/C are predominantly acquired by sexual activity.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
No such risk of acquiring these infections.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
There is no such risk of acquiring HIV Infection through this route.
HIV/Hepatitis B/C are predominantly acquired by sexual activity.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
i touched witn my hand my open cut on my finger and since my hand touched a quarter before the my hand touched my open cut any hiv hep b,c risk
Brief Answer:
No such risk exists.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per description, the possibility of acquiring STIs like HIV, HEP B and C are zero.
Nothing to worry about.
Take care.
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
No such risk exists.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per description, the possibility of acquiring STIs like HIV, HEP B and C are zero.
Nothing to worry about.
Take care.
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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