Risk of Hepatitis B, C and HIV Infection from Blood Draw Procedures
Blood test shows suspicion of hepatitis B and C, and HIV? I would like to ask the doctor about a situation during my blood draw. There was blood from a previous patient on the blood draw table. After I reminded the nurse about the blood on the table, she wiped it with an alcohol ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Hepatitis B and HIV are primarily transmitted through blood. The risk of transmission is higher if you have an open wound on your hand that comes into contact with infected blood. However, once the virus leaves the human body, it does not survive for long. If there is no direct c...[Read More] Risk of Hepatitis B, C and HIV Infection from Blood Draw Procedures
Can You Contract HIV from Using Public Urinals?
Is there a risk of contracting HIV from contact with public restrooms? No, touching a urinal with the male genitalia does not pose a risk of HIV infection. HIV is primarily transmitted through specific bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk, and typic...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Hello, the HIV virus is primarily transmitted through blood, and it does not survive well outside the human body, so your chances of contracting HIV are very low.[Read More] Can You Contract HIV from Using Public Urinals?
Can Wiping with a Towel Contaminated by HIV Blood Transmit the Virus?
Wiping with a towel contaminated with HIV? Using a towel that has been contaminated with HIV-infected bodily fluids to wipe the male genitalia can pose a risk of HIV transmission, although the likelihood is generally considered low. HIV is primarily transmitted through direct con...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
The HIV virus does not survive well outside the human body (with a survival time of less than ten minutes), so the risk of infection is very low. However, there is still a possibility of other infectious diseases, so sharing towels is not recommended.[Read More] Can Wiping with a Towel Contaminated by HIV Blood Transmit the Virus?
Risk of HIV Infection from Needle Stick Injuries: What You Need to Know
Needle stick injury from HIV? If a finger is punctured by a needle that has been contaminated with HIV-infected blood, is there a risk of HIV infection?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to 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 of infection. B...[Read More] Risk of HIV Infection from Needle Stick Injuries: What You Need to Know
Can Touching HIV Blood Lead to Infection Through Nose or Ear?
Exposure to HIV-infected bodily fluids? If the hand has come into contact with HIV-infected bodily fluids and then touches the nose or ears, is there a risk of HIV infection in this scenario?
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 Touching HIV Blood Lead to Infection Through Nose or Ear?
Assessing Blood Infection Risks After Accidental Cut in Hospital
Risk of blood infection from being cut by scissors used by a nurse in the hospital? Hello Doctor: A few months ago, my child was hospitalized for pneumonia for 5 days. On the day of discharge, while the nurse was removing the IV bandage, she accidentally cut my child's littl...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the Centers for Disease Control data, there are three main routes of transmission for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): 1. Sexual Transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse, or any exchange of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual po...[Read More] Assessing Blood Infection Risks After Accidental Cut in Hospital
Concerns About Oral Sex and HIV Risk: What You Need to Know
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that? I had a massage on July 2nd, where I had intimate contact with the massage therapist. I am a male and performed oral sex on a female without a condom, but there was no vaginal intercourse. A few months ago, I had a tooth extracti...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data, there are three main transmission routes for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): 1. Sexual Transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse, or any exchange of bodily fluids with an HIV-infected individual...[Read More] Concerns About Oral Sex and HIV Risk: What You Need to Know
Concerns About Oral Sex and Infection Risks: A Medical Perspective
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that? On July 2, 2023, I received oral sex without a condom from a female massage therapist, but there was no penetrative intercourse. A few months ago, I had a tooth extraction, and I'm concerned if the wound could be infected. A...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data, 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 of infection. 2. Blo...[Read More] Concerns About Oral Sex and Infection Risks: A Medical Perspective
Do Other Viruses Affect HIV Test Results? Insights on RT-PCR and Rapid Tests
Will it affect the test results? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if the presence of other viruses in the body, such as COVID-19, monkeypox, dengue fever, and other diseases, can affect the results of RT-PCR or other rapid tests for HIV?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
If you receive a positive result for HIV, don't panic! Let's discuss the concept of "false positives" in statistics. Imagine a scenario where you are not part of a high-risk group for HIV and have no specific sexual orientation, but you accidentally get expose...[Read More] Do Other Viruses Affect HIV Test Results? Insights on RT-PCR and Rapid Tests
Can You Get HIV from Drinking Water Touched by an Infected Person?
Drinking water that has been contaminated with HIV? Drinking water or beverages that have been touched by an HIV-infected person does not pose a risk of HIV transmission. HIV is primarily transmitted through specific bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan, the transmission routes of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are as follows: A. There are three main transmission routes for HIV: 1. Sexual transmission: Engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercour...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Drinking Water Touched by an Infected Person?
Understanding HIV Rapid Test Results: Your Questions Answered
Hello, I would like to inquire about the rapid test results? Last Tuesday, I went to the hospital for anonymous HIV testing. My situation is that it has been one month since the high-risk behaviors (unprotected oral sex and protected vaginal intercourse). Although the result at t...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
1. It is possible, so it is generally recommended to follow up 3-4 months after engaging in risky behavior, and only if the test remains negative can one be completely assured that there is no issue. 2. Similarly, it is advised to retest for antibodies 3-4 months after engaging...[Read More] Understanding HIV Rapid Test Results: Your Questions Answered
Understanding the Risk of HIV: Should You Get Tested After Years?
Is there a chance of contracting HIV? Hello doctor, I recently went to the hospital for a check-up in the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology department due to weight loss and pain in the upper right abdomen. After a blood test, my Neutrophil count was 75.4 and Lymphocyte count wa...
Dr. Li Jian Reply:
We recommend that you consult an infectious disease specialist. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding the Risk of HIV: Should You Get Tested After Years?
Understanding HIV Transmission: Risks of Contact with Infected Fluids
HIV exposure and infection? 1. In normal, unbroken skin, contact with the saliva, sweat, urine, or blood of an HIV-infected individual does not pose a risk of infection. 2. If there is a wound present, there is a potential risk of infection from contact with the blood of an HIV...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. First, the HIV virus dies outside the human body after more than ten minutes and becomes non-infectious. 2. Therefore, unless the patient is irregularly taking their medication and we come into contact with them while having an open bleeding wound, there is a chance of infecti...[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission: Risks of Contact with Infected Fluids
Can You Get HIV from Contact with Infected Blood or Semen?
Exposure to HIV infection If intact skin (without any wounds) comes into contact with the blood or semen of an HIV-infected individual, is there a risk of HIV infection?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. First, the HIV virus dies outside the human body after more than ten minutes and is no longer infectious. 2. Therefore, unless the patient is irregular with their medication and we come into contact with them while having an open bleeding wound, there is a chance of infection.[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Contact with Infected Blood or Semen?
Can You Get HIV from Indirect Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids?
Indirect contact with HIV If your hands have come into contact with the blood or semen of an HIV-infected individual and you did not wash your hands before touching your own male genitalia, is there a risk of infection?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. First, the HIV virus dies outside the human body after more than ten minutes and is no longer infectious. 2. Therefore, unless the patient is irregular with their medication and we come into contact with them while having an open bleeding wound, there is a chance of infection.[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Indirect Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids?
Can You Get HIV from Indirect Contact in the Restroom?
Indirect contact with HIV in restrooms? If a person's hand has come into contact with the blood or semen of an HIV-infected individual and they did not wash their hands before touching their own male genitalia while urinating, is there a risk of infection?
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Theoretically, there is a risk, but the chance of contracting the disease from a single exposure is low. It is still advisable to avoid unnecessary contact with others involving blood or bodily fluids.[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Indirect Contact in the Restroom?
Can You Contract HIV from Shared Bowling Balls and Open Wounds?
HIV can be transmitted through direct contact with the blood of an infected person, especially if there are open wounds? On June 13, I went bowling with friends, and the balls were shared. There were many people using the same lane, including strangers, and there were very few ba...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. The HIV virus generally dies outside the human body within ten minutes and no longer poses a risk of transmission. 2. If you have further questions, you can visit a nearby medical facility for additional consultation and testing.[Read More] Can You Contract HIV from Shared Bowling Balls and Open Wounds?
Understanding STD Risks and Prevention After Potential Exposure
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), risks? Hello Dr. Liao, on June 11th, I had sexual intercourse with a sex worker. Initially, there was unprotected manual stimulation, followed by protected intercourse (but due to insufficient rigidity, the condom slipped halfway down, expo...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. The HIV virus is transmitted only through sexual intercourse and sharing needles. 2. You can get tested at any time, but the general result is usually negative; regular testing and safe sexual practices are the most reliable. 3. For general sexually transmitted infections,...[Read More] Understanding STD Risks and Prevention After Potential Exposure
Needle Stick Injuries and Infection Risks in Healthcare Settings
Issues related to needlestick injuries and environmental infections? Because there are HIV-positive individuals in my work environment, and I sometimes come into contact with substances that may contain their bodily fluids, I would like to know if there is a risk of infection if ...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
1. The HIV virus dies within ten minutes outside the human body and is not infectious. 2. The transmission routes of HIV are through unprotected sexual intercourse and sharing needles.[Read More] Needle Stick Injuries and Infection Risks in Healthcare Settings
Interactions Between Biktarvy and Depression Medications: What You Need to Know
Regarding the drug interactions between Biktarvy and antidepressants? I have recently been taking Biktarvy, which is a post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, but I also regularly use Aripiprazole and Zoloft (Sertraline), and I take traditional Chinese medicine to adjust my health. Wi...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
There should be no interactions; please refer to the Taipei Veterans General Hospital medication information (see attachment).[Read More] Interactions Between Biktarvy and Depression Medications: What You Need to Know