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Question: I was looking at the ground and I kept looking at it it was a small item i don't know if I made contact with it or not? I don't recall.Please don't look at full size just the hands part I don't think i picked t up now my finger is sore but not cut do you see any? hiv test? I don't recall picking up anything but I donut know
Brief Answer:
Which finger is sore?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Which finger is sore? And why do you think you might have contracted HIV?
More information to follow when I hear back.
Which finger is sore?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Which finger is sore? And why do you think you might have contracted HIV?
More information to follow when I hear back.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
did u look at bother hands u see any sores.I mean keep looking at this particular item it was a small item i don't think i picked it up What would you do hiv test?? I don't know what them was?????I'm leaning towards no.I'm leaning towards no.the middle finger left hand side of the ring.would you worry about this encounter I don't think i touched it? when i went back it was gone.
Brief Answer:
Some information:
Detailed Answer:
I looked at 6862 and 904034 and do not see anything concerning.
If you noted a puncture wound and are not up to date on tetanus shot booster, I would consider that. But other wise there is nothing to be concerned about. If you notice some soreness and redness, then soak your finger under running very warm water or in a bowl of very warm water a few times a day for a couple of days. This will help decrease the likelihood of a bacterial soft tissue infection.
But regarding HIV, I don't think there is a risk. Even for health care workers who are exposed to HIV surface contacts, the risk is very low. HIV is rendered incapable of infecting very quickly when on surfaces. Years ago, when we knew less about HIV, this was a source of concern, but is no longer.
So no, I would not be concerned about HIV, and I do not think you need an HIV test. People just don't get HIV from some incidental thing they picked up that was on the ground that poked them.
I hope this information helps.
Some information:
Detailed Answer:
I looked at 6862 and 904034 and do not see anything concerning.
If you noted a puncture wound and are not up to date on tetanus shot booster, I would consider that. But other wise there is nothing to be concerned about. If you notice some soreness and redness, then soak your finger under running very warm water or in a bowl of very warm water a few times a day for a couple of days. This will help decrease the likelihood of a bacterial soft tissue infection.
But regarding HIV, I don't think there is a risk. Even for health care workers who are exposed to HIV surface contacts, the risk is very low. HIV is rendered incapable of infecting very quickly when on surfaces. Years ago, when we knew less about HIV, this was a source of concern, but is no longer.
So no, I would not be concerned about HIV, and I do not think you need an HIV test. People just don't get HIV from some incidental thing they picked up that was on the ground that poked them.
I hope this information helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i feel better but I was so confident that the small item was there So i went back to make sure it was there it wasn't?? thats what I'm concerning about I DONT THINK I picked it up the item that was no longer there? So why is my finger sore is this concerning.but there no bleeding or cuts correct? in the both photo i described you saw?it was tiny thing though
Brief Answer:
No cuts or blood seen.
Detailed Answer:
I did not see any blood or cuts on your fingers.
There are various reasons why your finger could be sore - such as rubbing it on something previously without realizing it, or lifting something.
I would not worry that the item you think you saw is now gone. Unless it was a needle or razor that had FRESH blood on it and that had JUST BEEN USED seconds ago by a person with a high titer of HIV, you are not at risk for being infected with HIV. And I doubt that you would be picking up a needle or razor with blood on it that had just been put down by someone with untreated HIV.
So I don't think you are at risk.
No cuts or blood seen.
Detailed Answer:
I did not see any blood or cuts on your fingers.
There are various reasons why your finger could be sore - such as rubbing it on something previously without realizing it, or lifting something.
I would not worry that the item you think you saw is now gone. Unless it was a needle or razor that had FRESH blood on it and that had JUST BEEN USED seconds ago by a person with a high titer of HIV, you are not at risk for being infected with HIV. And I doubt that you would be picking up a needle or razor with blood on it that had just been put down by someone with untreated HIV.
So I don't think you are at risk.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the thing is a i know its was small it was not a razor and i don't think i picked it up at all all i know the item was tiny I'm making my self crazy here would you worry.I heard even if god for big it if something would happen theres no way it can transmitted right as the photo you saw no cute or blood right.
Brief Answer:
You are ok.
Detailed Answer:
No, I absolutely would not worry that you could have gotten HIV.
Even if you had a cut with blood, it would be very unlikely to impossible for you to have picked up HIV from the object as the virus does not spread via surfaces -because it does not live on surfaces.
And no, I saw no cut or blood.
So... absolutely no worries when it comes to HIV from this incident.
You are ok.
Detailed Answer:
No, I absolutely would not worry that you could have gotten HIV.
Even if you had a cut with blood, it would be very unlikely to impossible for you to have picked up HIV from the object as the virus does not spread via surfaces -because it does not live on surfaces.
And no, I saw no cut or blood.
So... absolutely no worries when it comes to HIV from this incident.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okI feel better So please explain i don't want to make myself crazy why if needle the viruses stays alive then.is it because a closed environment.is it because a closed environment.I was working in a hotel like a internship and a razor scratched me remind you this was along time ago but I don't think i wasn't not bleeding like the skin ripped but thats it from this day on y blood work comes back normal esp WBC am i out of danger? with this incident.
Brief Answer:
Yes, if the needle has blood in it.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, a needle that has been used by someone with a high viral load can have HIV laden blood in it which can be kept alive since it is not exposed to air and destroyed.
Yes, if the needle has blood in it.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, a needle that has been used by someone with a high viral load can have HIV laden blood in it which can be kept alive since it is not exposed to air and destroyed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
um referring to the razor thing this was a long time ago.I'm safe right with the r=azoer thing.honestly I DO no what to do all i know it was a small piece on the ground i dotty know if it made contact with me please helpp me thanks.like you say theres no cut or blog at my end.
Brief Answer:
There is no reason to worry.
Detailed Answer:
What, about this situation, continues to make you concerned? I am wondering what information I can provide further that will reassure you.
There is no reason to worry.
Detailed Answer:
What, about this situation, continues to make you concerned? I am wondering what information I can provide further that will reassure you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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