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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Contact Of Contaminated Object On The Skin?

Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017

Question: hi there was something on my shoe i think like by the ankle I did take a photo of to to mae sure it wasn't hazardous but I deleted my photos yesterday all i knoww it was like a shape and brown I think almost like a leaf a mall one like an oral shape hiv test?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please you shouldn't worry !There is no risk to get HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

Related your concern I think there is no risk to get HIV in this way ( even from things like oral shape hiv test).
HIV is a human to human virus, and cannot be transmitted from object to human.
HIV dies upon being exposed to oxygen, and cannot survive longer than a few seconds.
So, based on this above mentioned facts you shouldn't worry and you don't need to do a test for HIV.
No matter how many hypothetical variations you attempt with this situation, you are still not at risk.
I hope my answer helps you. Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (7 hours later)

So the item that was on my ankle with my shoes on and I took it off and took a photo of it and threw it away I dont know if it got my skin on my body

But not sure if it was hazardous or not

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.There is no reason for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.

Please don't worry. Related your concern I think that no matter how many hypothetical variations you attempt with this situation, you are still not at risk to get HIV.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (27 hours later)

Hi been eating steak and fries like at most times what could happen???

Like say 3 times in one week

But I do burn it at work

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

You should know that red meat (steak) has saturated fat (known as stearic acid) that are generally thought as bad because they raise the cholesterol levels.

So, based on this you should avoid saturated fat even if you burn it at work.
But research suggests that fresh, lean red meat (steak) may be eaten in moderation, can be perfectly healthy.

Regarding the fries, some studies say that if fries are prepared in good oil that hasn't been reheated, cooked for not-too-long and free of mayo and ketchup, they’re considered a good food.

I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)

Should I worry too much had meat lately esp medium rare

but I heard that later in life it can come get you what should I do

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry you are still in time to get improvement.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back again.

Please don't worry you are still in time to get improvement.
You should know that dry meat fried overdone in vegetable oils or margarine is hardly good, and it doesn’t seem to be healthful for the bowel either.Try to choose better and healthier ways to cook red meat,and consume them in limited quantity not excessive when you want to eat it.

I hope my answer helps you. I wish you a good health.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (8 hours later)

so im good I'm 37

I got nominated for a big awardon the beach you think Ill win again??? I think I will worked Too hard 14 hour shifty at times last tyear

Do you eat steak a lot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can win again,if you start to eat healthy and continue to work out

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I am sorry for my late response.

Yes, I think that you can win again if you start to eat healthy, continue to work out and believe in yourself. You are still young.

Usually I prefer steak, and I eat normally but not a lot.

I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a good health and to succeed in your life.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (8 hours later)

thanks listen I was looking through the trash at work but I had gloves on I dont know if i came in contact with anything like anything hazardous hiv test

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.There is no reason for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.

Based on the facts that you have gloves and you are not sure for the contact with hazardous thing, I think that there is no risk to get infected with HIV .
HIV is a human to human virus, and cannot be transmitted from object to human and dies upon being exposed to oxygen, and cannot survive longer than a few seconds. So, there is no reason for concern and to get a HIV test.
The only concern in this situation ( if you are drilled with something) is the risk of tetanus but only if you not had a booster vaccine in the last 10 years.

I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a good health.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng