Is There Any Chance For Me To Get HIV By A Drop Of Blood Falling Into My Hand ?
hey i am a doctor by proffesion and some days before a drop of blood of a patient fell on my hand i wiped it immediately and washed it with spirit and i was not having any injury or cut at that part of skin . am i in risk of getting infected by hiv please help
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Hiv is never transmitted through the intact skin. Blood to blood conact or contact with mucosa is a must for the infection to occur. Also, it depends on the viral load of the patient too. Dont worry. You are safe.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Is There Any Chance For Me To Get HIV By A Drop Of Blood Falling Into My Hand ?
Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Hiv is never transmitted through the intact skin. Blood to blood conact or contact with mucosa is a must for the infection to occur. Also, it depends on the viral load of the patient too. Dont worry. You are safe. Dr. Rakhi Tayal