Can You Get HIV from Touching Your Genitals After Contact with Blood?
HIV Questions Today, I applied medication to my genital area and used my hand to spread the labia, which may have come into contact with mucosal tissue. Since I work in a hospital, I often interact with patients undergoing blood draws, and I'm concerned about the possibility...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the mode of contact you mentioned is not a route of transmission for HIV, so you are not at risk of contracting HIV from it. If you are still concerned, you may consider getting tested for HIV. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Touching Your Genitals After Contact with Blood?
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Common Misconceptions Explained
Questions about HIV infection? I inquired yesterday and would like to ask the doctor again. In general, contact with objects such as mobile phones, chairs, or paper, even if there is blood on them, does not pose a risk of transmission if they come into contact with my pants or va...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the behaviors you mentioned do not constitute sexual activity, nor do they involve intravenous injection or blood transfusion, which are known routes of HIV transmission. No one has been reported to contract HIV through such means. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Common Misconceptions Explained
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks from Blood Contact
Infection issues I apologize for the confusion, but if blood from an external source comes into contact with your pants or underwear, and then touches the vagina, there is no risk of transmitting HIV. HIV transmission typically requires direct contact with infected bodily fluids,...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, there are currently no literature reports of HIV infection due to the situation you mentioned, so please do not worry. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks from Blood Contact
Understanding HIV Transmission: Myths and Facts About Everyday Contact
Transmission of HIV/AIDS If I accidentally sit on my phone today, is there a risk of contracting HIV if there is blood on it? Does sitting on it count as vaginal contact with blood for HIV transmission? Is it true that HIV transmission requires the presence of visible semen or bl...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, HIV is transmitted through sexual contact and not through casual contact. The situations you mentioned are not modes of HIV transmission. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission: Myths and Facts About Everyday Contact
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
Infection concerns? 1. Today, I changed my pants and I'm unsure if the cuffs came into contact with toilet water. I would like to ask if the pants touched toilet water and then came into contact with my vagina, is there a risk of the toilet water containing viruses, includin...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the three situations you mentioned are not routes of HIV infection, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Blood Contact: Key Insights
Questions about reinfection? 1. I would like to ask the doctor about what I inquired yesterday. If my friend’s blood dripped onto my pants and, in the event that the blood seeps in and comes into contact with my vagina, would I be at risk of contracting HIV if he is infected? How...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the three situations you mentioned do not increase the risk of HIV infection and are not routes of HIV transmission. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Blood Contact: Key Insights
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Blood Contact and Mucosal Exposure
Continuation of questions regarding bloodborne transmission? The last time we discussed, it was clarified that if blood from pants accidentally comes into contact with the vagina, or if underwear that has accidentally been contaminated with blood is worn, these scenarios do not p...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the scenario you proposed is indeed not a typical mode of transmission for HIV. Most cases of HIV infection occur through sexual intercourse, sharing needles, or blood transfusions. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks: Blood Contact and Mucosal Exposure
Can Scratches Lead to Infection? Understanding Risks of STDs and Hepatitis
The issue of abrasions? Hello, while I was grocery shopping with my family, I accidentally got scratched on my hand by a key or something from the back pocket of a vegetable vendor. I'm concerned about the possibility of contracting any STDs, hepatitis B, or HIV from this. T...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, a minor abrasion on the skin surface is unlikely to lead to the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, so you do not need to worry. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Can Scratches Lead to Infection? Understanding Risks of STDs and Hepatitis
Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Prevention
HIV infection Doctor, I apologize, but I have two questions to address. 1. Today, while moving a car with the assistance of a colleague, his fingernail accidentally cut my finger, resulting in slight bleeding. I did not pay particular attention to whether my colleague's fi...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
1. There should be no fresh blood or bodily fluids on the fingers, so I believe there is no need for concern. 2. Saliva stringing is essentially impossible to bounce back from the farthest point (it only snaps back from the middle), so there is basically no risk. If only the abov...[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Prevention
Managing Anxiety and Health Concerns for HIV Positive Patients
The issue of experiencing anxiety and discomfort for an entire year? Hello, doctor. After many years of using Google for medical inquiries, this is my first time asking a question on this platform. I am HIV positive and have been on medication for five years, with my viral load c...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: 1. If your HIV is well-controlled with medication (which should be the case, as your viral load remains undetectable), having a CD4 count of 500-700 means your immune system is not significantly worse than that of the general population. It is reasonable to seek medical ...[Read More] Managing Anxiety and Health Concerns for HIV Positive Patients
Understanding Cold Sensitivity and Fatigue in Elderly Patients
Chills and lack of energy? Hello Dr. Hong: My mother (in her seventies) mentioned feeling discomfort in her abdomen the night before last. Yesterday, she experienced chills and felt cold even while wearing heavy clothing, and she was shivering. She occasionally coughed, but it wa...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to check her temperature and blood pressure. If she has diabetes, it is also important to measure her blood glucose levels. Based on your description, she may have an infection, which could be a respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, or gas...[Read More] Understanding Cold Sensitivity and Fatigue in Elderly Patients
Skin Peeling Concerns: Is It Safe to Wash Hands Normally?
Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello Doctor, I consulted you yesterday about the disinfectant issue. The dermatologist said that the skin on my hand will heal gradually, but I forgot to ask this morning if the peeling is considered a minor wound. The d...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Try to use milder, non-irritating soaps to reduce skin irritation. 2. Peeling skin does not lead to infections and does not cause COVID-19 infection. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Skin Peeling Concerns: Is It Safe to Wash Hands Normally?
Understanding Infection Risks from Hair Clippers: What Parents Should Know
Infection risk Taking a child for a haircut, I discovered at home that the hair clippers had accidentally cut the ear, causing it to bleed. After cleaning the wound, I noticed it was about 0.4 centimeters long. I can't help but worry about the risk of infection, such as hepa...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, sharing these utensils does indeed carry some risks, but the probability of a single infection is very low. Typically, the risk of infection increases with prolonged sharing. Based on your description, the chance of infection should be very low unless you experience any di...[Read More] Understanding Infection Risks from Hair Clippers: What Parents Should Know
Needle Stick Injuries: Risks and What to Do Next
Needlestick injury Hello, I accidentally got a splinter while out and immediately asked the shopkeeper for a sewing needle to remove the wood. I am currently worried about the risk of infection from HIV or Hepatitis B. If I need to get a blood test, which department should I visi...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of contracting HIV or Hepatitis B are very low. If you are still very concerned, you can visit an infectious disease specialist or a family medicine clinic for screening. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Needle Stick Injuries: Risks and What to Do Next
Understanding HIV Infection Risks in Everyday Situations
HIV infection Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about using a sit-down toilet in a public restroom. Before having a bowel movement, I forgot to check if the previous user had flushed the toilet, and when I used it, water splashed onto my anal area. Is there a possibility of infe...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the three situations you described are not routes of HIV infection. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks in Everyday Situations
Concerns About Needle Exposure and Infection Risks in Hospitals
Possible hospital needle stick injury 1. Today at the hospital, I saw a patient with something like a needle and a tube on the back of his hand. He brushed past me very closely, and I wanted to ask if the tube on his hand could potentially puncture my hand, or if coming into cont...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. There are too many variables in hypothetical questions, which may make them difficult to answer. 2. Cancer cells are not contagious, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Concerns About Needle Exposure and Infection Risks in Hospitals
Concerns About Using Public Squat Toilets and Infection Risks
Using the restroom outside? Today, while using a squat toilet outside, I was unsure if my sanitary pad had come into contact with the toilet water while squatting. When I was changing it, I accidentally touched my vagina or anus. I would like to know if, in this situation, if the...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) are very low because STIs are primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. General everyday contact is unlikely to result in STI transmission. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Concerns About Using Public Squat Toilets and Infection Risks
Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
HIV infection 1. Today, while moving a car with the assistance of a colleague, their fingernail accidentally cut my finger, causing slight bleeding. I did not pay particular attention to whether my colleague's fingers had any blood or bodily fluids. Is there a risk of HIV in...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the three situations you described do not pose a risk for HIV infection, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
Understanding the Difference Between Anti HIV and Anti-HIV Test Results
Consultation on Anti-HIV Testing Items Hello Dr. Hong, I have been regularly undergoing HIV antibody testing at certified laboratories during this period. I received reports from two different testing facilities, both of which indicated negative results. However, the first facili...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, both of these expressions have the same meaning. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding the Difference Between Anti HIV and Anti-HIV Test Results
Understanding the Difference Between Anti HIV and Anti-HIV Tests
Supplementary Consultation on Anti-HIV Testing Items Hello Dr. Hong, thank you for your response during the holiday. However, my understanding is a bit limited. Do you mean that although the writing or symbols may differ slightly, Anti HIV and Anti-HIV refer to the same HIV testi...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, yes, it's the same thing. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding the Difference Between Anti HIV and Anti-HIV Tests