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Hello, I Am A 25 Year Old Male And I

Posted on Sun, 28 Apr 2019

Question: hello,

i am a 25 year old male and i was wondering how HIV could be spread. a friend let me try his %E2%80%9Celectric shock%E2%80%9D watch (one which gives you an electric shock from its base to help train or wake you up).

is there any way HIV can be transmitted from the watch to my skin on my arm? i understand it needs broken skin but what if the watch transmitted it due to its shock? thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in 'Ask a Doctor'.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Based on your history, having just a contact with his watch, you shouldn'y worry because there is no risk for HIV.
HIV couldn't be transmitted absolutly in this situation.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (45 minutes later)

thank you for your reply Doctor. so the eletric shock couldnt have caused any reaction on his skin and then caused a reaction on my skin that would lead to HIV transmission? thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in"Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Please don't worry because even if electric shock has caused a skin reaction there is no risk for HIV.
You should know that the risk of HIV transmission exist if you have a direct blood contact with an infected person.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad