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Is HIV Transmission Possible After Using A Public Hot Tub?

hello Im skared to catch hiv in a hot tub, yesterday i was in one just after two guys were there and ejaculated inside the hot tube, somebody told me after i was inside the hot tube for around 20 min. i have a cut in my finger, can i catch hiv throgh the cut or if water got inside my eyes or urethra? how long hiv last in a hot tube? it was not warm at all and i dont know if it is propperlly trated with chloro.
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and thanks for your question.
It's my first priority to help you.
Well as you describe,chances of HIV transmission from hot tub and cut in your finger are extremely less likely.
As HIV virus dies in 2-3 minutes outside the body.
And there would be active fresh bleeding with deep wound more than 1 inch for HIV transmission.
Even you can't get HIV infection from water to eyes or urethra.
So you needn't to worry.
Hope this helps.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Amit Munjal's  Response
Hello and thanks for your question.
It's my first priority to help you.
Chances of HIV transmission are less likely as HIV doesn't survive more than 2-3 minutes outside the body.
Also there could be fresh active bleeding on finger with deep wound more than 1 inch.
So you needn't to worry at all.
Hope this helps.
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Is HIV Transmission Possible After Using A Public Hot Tub?

Hello and thanks for your question. It s my first priority to help you. Well as you describe,chances of HIV transmission from hot tub and cut in your finger are extremely less likely. As HIV virus dies in 2-3 minutes outside the body. And there would be active fresh bleeding with deep wound more than 1 inch for HIV transmission. Even you can t get HIV infection from water to eyes or urethra. So you needn t to worry. Hope this helps.