Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can HIV Be Transmitted Through A Surface Scratch?
a maid to work in our house and she spends only 3 days and i made a blood test for her to discover that she has hiv and virus b.. what i am worry about that i have 8 months baby and a boy 5 years and she was holding the baby all the time and he had a sctratch at this time worry that she transfered the virus to him .. and i asked for blood test they said after 3 motnhs and signs can appear to show that he is infected
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
hi ,dont worry. hiv can not spread by holding your baby by her. no chances for hiv in your cases. hiv can not transmitted by contact or holding. and scratches are so minute that no infection can spread by that. so forget about there. your babies are totaly safe from hiv.
thanks for using health care magic.
thanks for using health care magic.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on HIV
Loading Online Doctors....