Question 1

what can i get if i get in contact with blood from my cat?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Mere contact with cat's blood should not pose a great threat of infection.  However, if cat's blood splashed to open wound or  mucous membranes, it would be  prudent to cleanse thoroughly the affected area(s).

Question 2

please tell me, could a person get hiv if contact with blood with 4 days old wound?

Accepted Answer

Not from a scab: The person is no longer bleeding. You won't catch it from touching the scab / scar.

Question 3

can you get chlamydia from contact with blood?

Accepted Answer

No: Chlamydia does not reside in the blood stream of patients. It is a sexually transmitted disease which can be prevented by wearing a condom.

Question 4

is it possible to get aids from manicure implements that have come in contact  with blood, and have not been properly cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically, yes…: If a sufficient quantity of virus is transferred into an open wound. If your skin is intact, then highly unlikely. Ask manicurist when instruments were last sterilized. If equivocal answer, refuse the manicure & report to shop manager/owner.

Question 5

i have questions, there myth from people says that hiv is dead when it's outside the body but become alive when it's contact with blood, whatever is it is outside for a week or month or days, it is right dead but when contact with it's become alive?

Accepted Answer

: That’s crazy. Neither HIV, nor any other virus, nor any form of life can come alive again.

Question 6

i accidentally cut my finger with a knife on monday while i was cooking. on friday i came in contact with blood on the finger. the cut is not deep but it is open and healing. there was no blood from the cut. can i pep for this?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: It isn't clear what you're asking. But even if you came into contact with someone else's blood, there's almost certainly no risk at all. No need for PEP.

Question 7

it's true that hiv can not survive without blood or body fluids when it's outside the body or can even survive in any place wherever there's blood or not, and it's true that, once hiv is die does not cause infection even if contact with blood?

Accepted Answer

: The reasons you state aren't quite right (see reply to your other question), but it is true that nobody ever catches HIV from contact with blood in the environment.

Question 8

what are my chances of getting hepatitis c from contact with blood while healing a hangnail?

Accepted Answer

Pretty slim: Although possible, depending on whether your hangnail was open or bleeding.

Question 9

me and my bf had sex while on my period and he broke out in hives on his lower stomach because contact with blood. should i be worried? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Not a big issue: It could be just some irritation from the blood or even an allergic reaction.  Either way hold off on sexual activity for the few days a month and it should be ok.

Question 10

i came in contact with blood from someone who is possibly hiv positive and i have a small cut on my index finder. my hands were washed with 70% alcohol afterwards. would i require pep medication?

Accepted Answer

Tested First: A cut of greater than 24 hr duration has already started to heal, so it may have some barrier to it. In addition, you need to consult an Infectious Disease specialist who may offer better prophylactic advice, the sooner the better. Also, you need to be tested immediately and don't forget sometimes Hepatitis needs to be checked also.

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What can i get if i get in contact with blood from my cat?

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Please tell me, could a person get hiv if contact with blood with 4 days old wound?

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Can you get chlamydia from contact with blood?

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Is it possible to get aids from manicure implements that have come in contact with blood, and have not been properly cleaned?

A member asked:

I have questions, there myth from people says that hiv is dead when it's outside the body but become alive when it's contact with blood, whatever is it is outside for a week or month or days, it is right dead but when contact with it's become alive?

A member asked:

I accidentally cut my finger with a knife on monday while i was cooking. on friday i came in contact with blood on the finger. the cut is not deep but it is open and healing. there was no blood from the cut. can i pep for this?

A member asked:

It's true that hiv can not survive without blood or body fluids when it's outside the body or can even survive in any place wherever there's blood or not, and it's true that, once hiv is die does not cause infection even if contact with blood?

A member asked:

What are my chances of getting hepatitis c from contact with blood while healing a hangnail?

A member asked:

Me and my bf had sex while on my period and he broke out in hives on his lower stomach because contact with blood. should i be worried? what is it?

A member asked:

I came in contact with blood from someone who is possibly hiv positive and i have a small cut on my index finder. my hands were washed with 70% alcohol afterwards. would i require pep medication?

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