HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could I Get HIV Or Hep C By Getting Hit By Gloves With Contaminated Blood?

Hello my question is that I was sparring the other night at the boxing club in my hometown, the gloves and head gear we use for sparring are all shared, now there is probably dried blood on the gloves could I contract HIv or Hep C by getting hit in the face with these gloves with contaminated blood on them, Like getting hit in the eyes and mouth i sustained a small cut on the inside of my mouth
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
Report Abuse
Dentist 's  Response
Hello
it is highly unlikely to get hiv from dry blood. The virus cannot survive in dry blood.
Just to confirm get a p 24 essay for hiv done.
Well just relax. You are not at risk.
Thank you
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]
Share on
 

Recent questions on HIV


Loading Online Doctors....
Could I Get HIV Or Hep C By Getting Hit By Gloves With Contaminated Blood?

Hello it is highly unlikely to get hiv from dry blood. The virus cannot survive in dry blood. Just to confirm get a p 24 essay for hiv done. Well just relax. You are not at risk. Thank you