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 ...[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Splash Exposure: Key Insights
Concerns About Facial Treatments: Can Mold Cause Infections?
Questions to ask the doctor? Hello, doctor. I was taken to a place similar to a beauty salon by my mom at noon. I had been there a year ago for a similar treatment to remove blackheads. Today, when the beautician was washing my face with a sponge, I noticed a smell that resembled...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, there are many molds and their spores present in the environment, including in everyday items and the air. Given your age, as long as your immune system is functioning normally and you maintain cleanliness and dryness of your body, you are generally not at high risk for in...[Read More] Concerns About Facial Treatments: Can Mold Cause Infections?
Can You Get HIV from Shared Thermometers and Everyday Objects?
Viral infection Today, I went out to eat and had my temperature taken with a forehead thermometer. I realized that I have a small bleeding wound from a pimple on my forehead. I want to ask if using a forehead thermometer that many people have touched poses a risk of HIV transmiss...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, HIV cannot be transmitted through forehead thermometers or through acne wounds. The public items you mentioned in daily life also do not pose a risk for HIV transmission. Please do not worry. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Can You Get HIV from Shared Thermometers and Everyday Objects?
Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Acne or Skin Contact?
Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be transmitted? Hello, doctor. I previously had warts, but after they were treated with electrosurgery, they did not recur. However, I accidentally touched my chin acne while showering. Can the virus be transmitted through the acne wound...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if there has been no recurrence of the disease previously, touching the pimple would not be contagious. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Acne or Skin Contact?
Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Acne or Skin Contact?
Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be transmitted? Hello doctor, I previously had genital warts, which were treated with electrocautery and have not recurred since. However, I accidentally touched my chin acne while showering. Can the virus be transmitted through the acne...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if the cauliflower (genital warts) has been treated with electrosurgery and there are no signs of recurrence, it should not be transmitted through the wound. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Acne or Skin Contact?
Haircut Injuries and the Risk of Infectious Diseases: What You Need to Know
Haircut wounds and infectious diseases? Hello Doctor: Recently, I went for a haircut, and during the process, the stylist accidentally cut my skin (the wound is less than 0.5cm x 0.5cm). Although the general consensus online is that haircuts do not pose a risk for common infectio...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, getting a haircut will not infect you with the infectious diseases you mentioned. Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through contaminated food, while Hepatitis B and C are mainly transmitted through blood transfusions, shared needles, or vertical transmission from mother...[Read More] Haircut Injuries and the Risk of Infectious Diseases: What You Need to Know
Should You Worry After Your Child Bumps Their Head?
The child accidentally bumped their head lightly? Hello, Doctor Hong. My child is in third grade, and tonight while he was playing with his sister, I called him, and he turned around and accidentally bumped into the corner of the wall. Although it didn't seem very hard, I wo...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, when it comes to a bruise, there are two main things to observe. First, check the condition of the local wound. Based on your description, the wound should be small, and you can apply an ointment. Second, be cautious of a concussion. The main symptoms include headache, diz...[Read More] Should You Worry After Your Child Bumps Their Head?
Do I Need a Tetanus Shot After a Minor Cut Abroad?
Accidentally cut oneself? Hello Doctor, I am currently abroad and accidentally scratched myself with the metal part of an electrical outlet. Although there is no bleeding, it appears to have broken the skin. Two years ago in Taiwan, I received a tetanus shot after getting cut b...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if you have received a tetanus shot within the last 5 years, there is no need for a repeat vaccination. Therefore, you likely do not need to get vaccinated again. As for the wound, you should mainly observe for any local redness, swelling, heat, or pain, as well as any sig...[Read More] Do I Need a Tetanus Shot After a Minor Cut Abroad?
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks in Healthcare Settings
Questions about HIV infection? I would like to ask the doctor if the risk of HIV transmission through contact requires exposure to a large amount of fresh blood. Since I work in a hospital and encounter patients undergoing blood draws and those with body fluids, I would like to k...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the risk of infection is generally higher with blood transfusions. For typical wounds or general skin contact, the risk of infection is very low. The daily life situations you described do not pose a risk for HIV infection. The HIV virus is primarily found in semen and blo...[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks in Healthcare Settings
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...[Read More] Concerns About Nail Clipping: Infection Risks and Safety Tips
Can You Get Rabies from a Dog's Saliva? Understanding the Risks
Rabies issues Hello doctor, today I encountered a stray dog on the street. It was barking at the dogs near a food stall. I quickly walked past the dog, but I have a small wound on the joint of my right thumb. If the dog's saliva accidentally splashed onto my wound, is there ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, rabies is primarily transmitted through wound infection. If saliva simply splashes on the skin, it will not lead to infection, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Can You Get Rabies from a Dog's Saliva? Understanding the Risks
Understanding HIV Survival on Clothing and Safety Precautions
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Regarding your previous question, clothing can be washed in a regular washing machine, and generally, the HIV virus does not survive on fabric. If clothing has come into contact with bodily fluids and is subsequently washed in a wash...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. Currently, there are no reported cases of transmission through clothing. Theoretically, the HIV virus does not survive long on clothing. Based on the situation you described, there should be no concern about HIV infectio...[Read More] Understanding HIV Survival on Clothing and Safety Precautions
Do You Need to Bandage Minor Skin Breaks to Prevent Infection?
Contact transmission If the wound on your hand is a scrape without bleeding, such as a cracked area or a mosquito bite that has been scratched open, and it feels slightly painful without bleeding, is it necessary to bandage it? Could touching it lead to an infection or virus?
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: In principle, there is no risk of HIV infection through contact with a non-bleeding wound (the epidermal barrier can prevent the virus from entering the bloodstream). Therefore, there is generally no need for a bandage, but sometimes bandaging is helpful to reduce the chan...[Read More] Do You Need to Bandage Minor Skin Breaks to Prevent Infection?
Managing Skin Cuts: Risks of HIV Infection and Proper Care
Skin abrasion on the hand? Recently, I have some cuts on my hands. Should I bandage them specifically? Is there a risk of contracting HIV if I touch something with these wounds? For example, if I accidentally touch a public door handle that may have blood or bodily fluids on it, ...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: 1. If there is a bleeding wound, it is recommended to cover it with a bandage. 2. Theoretically, a bleeding wound does have a potential risk of transmitting viruses, but the risk is very low. Additionally, the HIV virus has a very short survival time outside the human body...[Read More] Managing Skin Cuts: Risks of HIV Infection and Proper Care
Understanding Condom Use and Infection Risks in Sexual Health
Infection Risks and Condom Use Hello doctor, I engaged in homosexual activity the previous night, during which the other person performed oral sex on me without a condom. I did not perform oral sex on him due to a sore in my mouth. Throughout the penetrative sexual intercourse, w...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, using condoms consistently is indeed the safest method of prevention. However, the highest risk of infection still comes from penetrative sexual intercourse. Based on your description, if condoms were used during this part, it can significantly reduce the infection rate. A...[Read More] Understanding Condom Use and Infection Risks in Sexual Health
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks Through Skin Cuts and Contaminated Surfaces
HIV transmission through contact? Is it possible to contract HIV from a cut or small wound on my hand if I come into contact with something? Could there be a chance that HIV virus survives on the surface of an object, or on my clothing or hair, and then I touch my hair or clothes...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, HUV is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse, and the chances of infection through the everyday contact you mentioned are very low. Therefore, there is no need to worry excessively about contracting it due to these situations. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks Through Skin Cuts and Contaminated Surfaces
Unexplained Red Dots on Fingers: Should You Worry About Bloodborne Infections?
Unknown small red spots on the fingers? Yesterday, I noticed a small unknown red dot on my finger that looks like a puncture wound. I would like to inquire whether this could lead to any blood infection. I am concerned because the previous person was an acute HIV infection case w...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chance of infection is very low. However, if you are still concerned, you can visit the infectious disease clinic to inquire about screening options. Generally speaking, if there is no exposure after three months, the risk should be quite low...[Read More] Unexplained Red Dots on Fingers: Should You Worry About Bloodborne Infections?
Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Minor Cuts and Injuries
Suspicion of infection I'm sorry to ask again, but basically, in daily life, it's unlikely for someone to get infected with HIV from a minor injury or from accidentally coming into contact with blood, even if I have an unknown small wound or touch shared items like door...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the small wounds you described will not lead to HIV infection. However, if you are still very concerned, you can consult with an infectious disease specialist. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Minor Cuts and Injuries
Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Minor Wounds in Public Spaces
Infection concerns? If you have a small wound on your hand and come into contact with public items such as door handles or chairs, is there a risk of HIV infection? Is it possible for an asymptomatic carrier to inadvertently have blood from a wound that could lead to infection? A...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the chances of contracting HIV through small wounds are very low. HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. Therefore, based on the situation you described, there should be no need to worry about infection. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Minor Wounds in Public Spaces
Understanding Bruises: When to Seek Medical Attention
Yesterday's issue? Thank you, doctor, for your detailed response. Since I currently do not have any symptoms, I think I can wait for it to heal on its own. In the morning, I noticed that it has turned a bit dark, but it doesn't seem to be a blood blister as you mentione...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the wound has scabbed over. If there are no significant changes afterwards, there is no need for special medical attention. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding Bruises: When to Seek Medical Attention