Infection risk, Internal Medicine FAQ

Understanding Infection Risks from Public Showers and Swimming Pools

Risk of infection Hello, Dr. Hong. Today, I went swimming and while showering with the handheld showerhead, I forgot my home habit of rinsing my mouth with the water. Although it was just for a moment, is there a possibility that I could contract any viruses or sexually transmitt...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the part about using a showerhead for rinsing your mouth should not pose a risk of infection from specific bacteria, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your question.

Understanding Infection Risks from Non-Sexual Contact in Adult Entertainment

Contact infection issues? Hello Doctor, I have a few questions regarding my previous visits to the adult entertainment industry where I only received manual stimulation and did not engage in sexual intercourse. 1. Is it possible to contract any diseases through mutual contact (...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The chance of infection from simple body contact is very low. 2. The risk of contracting an infection from licking with the tongue is low. 3. If hands are washed after touching, the risk of infection is low. 4. It has been a year, and if there have been no unsafe sexual...

Understanding Infection Risks After Massage: Your Questions Answered

Infection concerns? Hello doctor, I have a few questions regarding my visit to a massage parlor: 1. Given that there was mutual contact (touching) of each other's bodies, what are the risks of contracting any diseases? (Such as skin diseases?) 2. If my fingers touched a woma...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. To assess if the other person has any infectious skin diseases, it is important to note that most cases of infection are less likely to occur through skin contact. 2. Hand contact is generally less likely to transmit diseases. 3. If everything mentioned above is normal ...

Understanding HIV Transmission Risks in Healthcare Settings

HIV transmission 1. Today, I accidentally stepped on a trash can while a colleague was throwing away garbage from a small trash can. Some trash popped out near my foot, and since I work in a hospital, I'm concerned that there might have been a needle in the small trash can. ...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. If it is confirmed that you have been punctured by a needle and it is impossible to determine whether the other person is HIV positive, it should theoretically be treated as having an infection risk. However, if there is no evidence of being punctured, then infection ...

Understanding HIV Infection Risks After Caring for a Family Member

HIV infection Doctor, I apologize for the interruption, but I would like to inquire about a situation. If a family member is infected with HIV and has just undergone surgery with fresh sutures, during the process of changing the dressing, my finger accidentally touched the wound....

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the risk of contracting HIV should be very low. Therefore, unless there are specific symptoms such as fever or respiratory symptoms, there is no need to worry about the possibility of HIV infection. Thank you for your question.

Understanding Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Misconceptions

Infection concerns? 1. Today, I stepped on an unidentified substance on the road that resembled bird droppings. Is there a risk of splatter causing an infection with any unknown diseases? Can animal feces transmit any diseases? 2. My face and mouth came into contact with an iden...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The highest risk of avian infection typically occurs through close contact with birds; the chance of infection through splatter, as you described, is low. 2. The likelihood of contracting HIV through the contact you described is very low. 3. None of these contacts w...

Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Urine and Blood Splash

Urinary blood splatter? 1. If urine containing HIV splashes onto your vaginal mucosa, there is a risk of infection. However, HIV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk. The risk of transmis...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The amount of HIV in urine is very low, so the exposure to urine you described would not result in HIV infection. 2. Blood can only transmit HIV if it enters the bloodstream through transfusion or injection; the exposure situation you described is unlikely to result in ...

Assessing Infection Risks After Condom Slippage During Intercourse

Infection risk I had sexual intercourse with a female online friend the day before yesterday, and I am unsure of her health status. We used a condom throughout, but during a position change, the condom slipped off and got stuck at her vaginal opening. We continued with the condom...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if a condom slips off, it is indeed considered unsafe sex. However, whether or not an infection occurs depends on whether the partner has a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is recommended to get tested or consider anonymous testing. Thank you for your question.

Understanding Blood Infection Risks: Acne Wounds and HIV Exposure

Regarding the previous issue of blood infection? Thank you for your detailed explanation last time. I would like to ask: 1. If the acne wound is bleeding, is it still okay if my face comes into contact with someone else's blood? If both of us are bleeding, is there a risk ...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Because the wounds from acne are relatively small, the infection risk you mentioned is still low. 2. There is indeed a risk of infection from a needle stick contaminated with HIV-infected blood, but the probability is much lower than that of blood transfusions or sharin...

Understanding Bloodborne Infection Risks: HIV and Skin Contact

Blood infection Previously, it was mentioned that acne does not transmit HIV, but what if acne on the face accidentally comes into contact with HIV-infected blood? Would there be a risk of exposure? Isn't it true that HIV can be transmitted through blood if it enters an open...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The minor wounds you described, including acne scars, will not become infected with HIV through contact, so there is no need to worry. 2. Avoiding mucosal contact with the HIV virus can reduce the risk of infection. Thank you for your question.

Concerns About Contact with Menstrual Blood: Infection Risks Explained

Encountering suspected menstrual blood? Hello doctor, this morning when I got up to use the bathroom, I didn't pay much attention and just sat down. After I got up, I noticed there was blood on the toilet seat, which startled me at first because I thought something was wrong...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, direct skin contact with menstrual blood should not transmit sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and syphilis. These infections are not transmitted in this manner, so there is no need for concern. Thank you for your question.

Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Needle Safety and Vaccination Concerns

Follow-up on the previous infection issue? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the main concern is whether the needle has blood on it. If there is no blood, the risk of infection is very low. However, the risk of HIV infection from a needle stick is still much lower than the risk of infection caused by unsafe sexual practices. Thank you for your ques...

Parasite Infection Risks from Undercooked Sausages: What You Need to Know

Parasitic infection issues? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I cooked some small sausages in a frying pan at home without thawing them first. I wasn't sure if they were fully cooked, and some family members thought that parts of them seemed a bit off when they bit into them. About ...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if the sausage you purchased is from a legitimate vendor and has been properly cooked, the risk of infection should be very low. Additionally, Taiwan is not a high-prevalence area for pork tapeworms, so the likelihood of parasitic infection is also low. Regarding your diar...

Concerns About Minor Finger Wounds and Infection Risks

Small cuts on the fingers? Hello Doctor, I had a small cut on my finger this morning while using my nails. Later in the evening, while peeling shrimp, I felt some pain and I'm not sure if it was due to the moisture from the boiled shrimp. I just looked online and I'm wo...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, properly cooked seafood has a significantly lower risk of infection. It is advisable to monitor for any subsequent signs of infection, such as fever or redness, swelling, heat, and pain at the wound site. If none of these symptoms are present, there should be no need for c...

Assessing Infection Risks for Children After Exposure to Spit

Thank you for your inquiry? Hello, Dr. Hong: Today, my husband took a day off, and we went out to eat clay pot chicken with our baby. Although it seems that the pandemic is less talked about domestically now, I still wear a mask as much as possible and ask my husband to do the sa...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Based on your description, it seems that you were approximately one meter away from a potential droplet exposure outdoors. Since it is a more open space, the risk of transmission should be very low, especially since you and your family were wearing masks. Therefore, the likelihoo...

Assessing Infection Risks for Children After Exposure to Spit

Thank you for your inquiry? Hello, Dr. Hong: Today, my husband took a day off and we went out to eat clay pot chicken with our baby. Although it seems that the pandemic is less talked about in the country now, I still try to wear a mask and ask my husband to do the same to protec...

Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Splash Exposure: Key Insights

Follow-up on the previous infection issue? I apologize for the inquiry, but I would like to ask: is there no risk of HIV infection if water from a toilet or unknown water splashes onto mucous membranes such as the vagina or eyes? I have researched that skin can act as a barrier t...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Mucosal contact refers to the exposure of mucous membranes to semen during sexual intercourse. In general circumstances, contact with water does not lead to such infections. 2. Skin breakdown refers to wounds that have already caused bleeding. If the skin is merely ...

Concerns About Blood Infection Risks During IV Therapy

Suspected blood infection? Hello, doctor. I have a question regarding concerns about blood infections. Recently, I visited the hospital for treatment and received an IV drip. I remember that the IV line had a Y-shaped connector for splitting the flow. During the IV administration...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, HIV is primarily transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. Blood transmission mainly occurs through sharing needles or blood transfusions. As for the situation you described, there have been no reported cases of HIV infection resulting from it, so the likelihood ...

Concerns About Nail Clipping: Infection Risks and Safety Tips

Issues with nail clippers? Hello doctor, when I was trimming my nails last night, I felt a bit of a sting. I used a small pair of scissors to slightly dig at it. Although there was no bleeding afterward, I noticed some bubbles when I applied hydrogen peroxide, which makes me thin...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The bubbling of hydrogen peroxide is due to a chemical reaction, not because there is a wound. 2. It is advisable to avoid using iron instruments to probe wounds, as rusty iron may harbor bacteria. 3. Regarding disinfection methods, it is better to use sterile dispo...

Concerns About Blood Exposure and HIV Infection Risks

I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation. Could 1. I was concerned during my last visit to the hospital when I saw someone who had just had their blood drawn and had not applied pressure to the site. Blood was oozing from their puncture...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Given the current layout of the blood draw station, the blood is relatively heavy and will not splatter into your eyes, so there is no need to worry about HIV infection. 2. The window period mainly depends on individual constitution and immune factors; however, with...

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