Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Touching Scabs and Skin
Modes of Transmission of HIV/AIDS I would like to ask the doctor, if I touched a person with HIV on a recently scabbed area (about five days post-injury) and then touched my face (which has a few pimples) and rubbed my eyes, is there a risk of contracting HIV? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Theoretically, if there is no contact with blood or bodily fluids, there should be no issue of exposure to the virus! (The skin does not contain the virus.)[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Touching Scabs and Skin
Understanding Additional Routes of HIV Transmission Beyond Common Methods
Transmission routes of HIV In addition to 1. high-risk sexual behavior, 2. sharing needles, and 3. vertical transmission from mother to child, are there any other routes or factors that can lead to HIV infection?
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Other bodily fluids theoretically also carry risks (such as from needle sticks), but the risk of transmission from a single occurrence is very low. Therefore, the primary modes of transmission are indeed the three mentioned above.[Read More] Understanding Additional Routes of HIV Transmission Beyond Common Methods
Understanding the Risk of HIV Transmission Through Skin Contact
Probability of HIV infection I would like to ask the doctor, if I touched a person infected with HIV on a bruised area (approximately 4-5 days old) where the skin surface is peeling and scabbing (the skin looks dry with some flakes and does not feel wet to the touch), and then im...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. There are three routes of transmission for HIV: unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles and diluents, and transmission from an HIV-positive mother during pregnancy. 2. When touching a patient's wound, if you also have a wound and the patient is not adhering to t...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of HIV Transmission Through Skin Contact
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Touching Scabs and Skin Contact
HIV infection I would like to ask the doctor, if I touched a person infected with HIV on a bruised area (about 4-5 days old) where the skin had peeled and scabbed, and then immediately touched my face (which has a few pimples) and rubbed my eyes, is there a risk of contracting HI...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. The likelihood of this happening is very low. Currently, HIV/AIDS is classified as an infectious disease. Although clinical symptoms are related to immune function, it is advisable to consult an infectious disease specialist for related concern...[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Touching Scabs and Skin Contact
Can You Contract HIV from Contaminated Alcohol Swabs?
HIV transmission routes (injection) If the alcohol swab was placed on the table and potentially contaminated with HIV-infected blood or bodily fluids, the risk of HIV transmission through that swab is extremely low. HIV does not survive long outside the human body, and it is part...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or other exchanges of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries the risk of infection....[Read More] Can You Contract HIV from Contaminated Alcohol Swabs?
Can Eye Drops Contaminated with HIV Blood Transmit the Virus?
Transmission routes of HIV If eye drops are contaminated with red blood, and if that blood is HIV-positive, there is a potential risk of HIV transmission if the contaminated eye drops are applied to the eyes. However, the risk of transmission through this route is considered to b...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
The conjunctiva of the eye is a mucous membrane, and contact with bodily fluids containing the HIV virus poses a risk of transmission.[Read More] Can Eye Drops Contaminated with HIV Blood Transmit the Virus?
Could It Be HIV? Understanding Symptoms After Unprotected Sex
Could it be HIV? Hello doctor, I had unprotected sexual intercourse with a woman yesterday. I have had a cold for three days, and the day after the unprotected intercourse, I noticed that I have swollen lymph nodes. Could this be HIV? I have never had unprotected sex before.
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or any exchange of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries the risk of...[Read More] Could It Be HIV? Understanding Symptoms After Unprotected Sex
Can You Get HIV from a Cut by an Infected Sharp Object?
HIV transmission routes (through cuts) If you are cut by a sharp object contaminated with HIV-infected blood, there is a potential risk of HIV transmission. However, the actual risk depends on several factors, including the amount of blood present, the depth of the cut, and the o...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
There is a possibility (the information provided is too limited to make an assessment, so I can only say that there are risks involved).[Read More] Can You Get HIV from a Cut by an Infected Sharp Object?
Can Scratched Groin Skin Lead to HIV Infection After Safe Sex?
Is there a risk of HIV infection from a scratched area in the groin? Recently, I had sexual relations with a sex worker. About 1-2 months later, I noticed that my groin area had been scratched and was red, with some broken skin, but there was no significant bleeding. I used a con...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or other exchanges of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries a risk o...[Read More] Can Scratched Groin Skin Lead to HIV Infection After Safe Sex?
Can You Get HIV from Food or Water Contaminated with Infected Blood?
HIV Transmission Routes (Food) If you have an oral wound and consume water or food that contains HIV-infected bodily fluids, there is a potential risk of HIV transmission. However, the likelihood of transmission through oral exposure is considered to be very low. HIV is primarily...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: Engaging in sexual activities such as oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse, or any exchange of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected ind...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Food or Water Contaminated with Infected Blood?
Can You Get HIV from Walking Barefoot on Sharp Objects?
Transmission routes of HIV (foot) Walking barefoot and getting pierced by a sharp object that is contaminated with HIV-infected bodily fluids poses a risk for HIV transmission, but the likelihood is very low. HIV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with certain bodily...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or any other exchange of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries the risk of inf...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Walking Barefoot on Sharp Objects?
Can You Get HIV from Eating or Drinking Contaminated Food or Water?
HIV Transmission Routes (Food) If you have an open wound in your mouth and you consume food or water that contains HIV-infected bodily fluids, there is a potential risk of HIV transmission. However, the risk is generally considered to be low. HIV is primarily transmitted through ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or any exchange of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries a risk of i...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Eating or Drinking Contaminated Food or Water?
Can Allergic Reactions Increase HIV Infection Risk Through Mucous Membranes?
HIV Transmission Routes (Allergy) I have an allergic constitution, so my eyes, nose, and ears are easily itchy. To relieve the itching, I often use my hands to touch the mucous membranes of my eyes, ears, and nose. If my hands have HIV-infected bodily fluids and I continuously to...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or other exchanges of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries a risk o...[Read More] Can Allergic Reactions Increase HIV Infection Risk Through Mucous Membranes?
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks in Dental and Barber Settings
HIV transmission routes (dental cleaning, barbering) 1. If you go to the dentist for a teeth cleaning and experience gum bleeding, is there a risk of contracting HIV? 2. If a barber accidentally cuts you with their tools and there is bleeding, and there was someone before you w...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. To determine if the person in front has been diagnosed with HIV, if they have and are irregular with their medication, resulting in a high viral load, there is a risk of transmission. 2. Dental instruments should be properly sterilized and not reused, so the risk of infectio...[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks in Dental and Barber Settings
Understanding the Risk of HIV Infection from Eye Exposure
Possibility of infection Hello Doctor, I work in the service industry and today while I was working, something splashed into my eye. A customer was concerned about the possibility of being splashed with someone else's blood and getting infected with HIV. However, I looked ar...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. Just like healthcare workers who are pricked by needles, the chance of infection is very low, but there is a psychological barrier that makes them consider taking preventive medication. 2. If you are concerned about infection, it might be a good idea to wear goggles while wo...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of HIV Infection from Eye Exposure
Understanding the Risk of HIV Transmission in Eye Care Settings
Possibility of HIV Infection When I visited the ophthalmologist, the patient before me seemed to have a pus-filled lesion on their eye, which the doctor removed, and it appeared to be bleeding. When it was my turn, only about 10 minutes had passed. I had a blister and an eyelash ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. Currently, the number of people living with HIV in Taiwan is approximately 1 to 2 per 1,000 individuals. 2. Medical facilities should ensure that treatment equipment is regularly cleaned and replaced; if necessary, patients can request this from their physician. 3. The HIV...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of HIV Transmission in Eye Care Settings
Understanding HIV Transmission Through Mucous Membranes: Eyes, Ears, and Nose
HIV transmission routes (eyes, ears, nose) The eyes, ears, and nose are mucosal areas. For HIV to be transmitted through these mucosal surfaces, specific conditions must be met, such as exposure to infected bodily fluids (like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk) in a ma...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: There is a risk of infection when engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or other exchanges of bodily fluids with an HIV-in...[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Through Mucous Membranes: Eyes, Ears, and Nose
Can You Get HIV from Needle Sticks? Understanding the Risks
Regarding acupuncture? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the news regarding the incident on the Taiwan Railways where someone was pricked by a syringe. Is there a risk of HIV infection from being punctured by a syringe like that? Our general understanding of transmission r...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or other exchanges of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries a risk o...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Needle Sticks? Understanding the Risks
Understanding HIV Transmission Through Mucous Membranes: Eyes, Ears, and Nose
HIV transmission routes (eyes, ears, nose) The eyes, ears, and nose are mucosal areas. For HIV to be transmitted through these mucosal surfaces, specific conditions must be met, such as direct exposure to infected bodily fluids (like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk) ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: There is a risk of infection when engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or other exchanges of bodily fluids with an HIV-in...[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Through Mucous Membranes: Eyes, Ears, and Nose
Can You Get HIV from Touching a Door Handle with Blood?
HIV transmission (doorknob) If an HIV-positive individual opened a door and there was HIV-contaminated blood on the doorknob, and then I subsequently touched the doorknob with my hand that has an open wound, there is a potential risk of HIV transmission. However, the risk of tran...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are three main routes of HIV transmission: A. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse or other exchanges of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual carries the risk of infect...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Touching a Door Handle with Blood?