Question 1

can i eliminate the fear of late hiv serconversion if i take 4th gen hiv test 130 days of my last exposure of my multiple sexual encounters? or any infections that might cause less reliability or delay window period? should i test for hep c?

Accepted Answer

: You should be fine with that negative fourth generation HIV test at 130 days post exposure. Screening for Hep C infection is recommended if you think you are at risk with previously unsafe sexual encounters.

Question 2

does hepatitis c coinfection prolong window period of hiv?  can hiv pcr test detect it at 8 week post possible exposure?

Accepted Answer

No.: Hepatitis C and HIV are two different viruses and will act and be detected in different ways. They should not affect the ability to diagnose each other. HIV PCR tests can be done fairly quickly after exposure, but usually 3 months is the normal timing for accurate results, not 8 weeks.

Question 3

can potential hepatitis c exposure delay or cause a false negative hiv combo at day 50? if so, when would it be conclusive? and when is a hepatitis c antibody test window period?

Accepted Answer

: Hep C window period can be as long as 6 months. When you get tested for Hep C at 6 months or more after exposure you could get tested/re-tested for HIV as well to ease your doubt.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

odds of hep c and hiv transmission with condom use ?

Accepted Answer

No risk: HIV is virtually 100% prevented by correct and consistent condom use for vaginal or anal sex. Contrary to popular beliefs, hepatitis C isn't sexually transmitted at all, except in gay men through traumatic (potentially bloody) rectal sexual practices. Heterosexual partners of persons with HCV are at no increased risk at all. Thus, little or no risk even without condoms, zero risk with them.

Question 5

am i at higher risk for hep c and hiv if i get my nipples pierced?

Accepted Answer

No risk: First having piercings does not increase your susceptibility to these viruses. Second, HIV is not transmitted from inanimate objects. Hep C is a risk if the piercer has not cleaned their equipment.

Question 6

someone's blood got on my phone. dr. says only bleach kills hep c and hiv. i can't use bleach on my phone but what will clean it?

Accepted Answer

It is essentially: impossible that dried blood on your phone is infectious: first, the person whose blood it is likely is not infected, and that blood has not come into contact with your "broken" skin or mucous membranes. For peace of mind, put some bleach (careful not to get it on your clothes!) on a paper towel, and wipe down your phone. Stop worrying now!! Stay well:)

Question 7

how long will hep c and hiv live on the bottom of your shoes. if it is dry blood would it transferr on other surfaces just by walking on it?

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying: You're not going to get HIV or hepatitis c from your shoes. These are thoughts that you should not be having. If this obsession is ongoing, please see a competent therapist who can help you get back in control of your fears.

Question 8

as far as hep c and hiv are concerned what is an open wound?

Accepted Answer

Integrity Matters: Basically a break in the upper layers of your skin or mucous membrane is needed.  When the skin or mucus membrane is intact, then those viruses do not have access to the types of cells that they attach to.

Question 9

will anti bacterial spray inactivate hep c and hiv?

Accepted Answer

No: Good question- watch out ! antibacterial sprays kill bacteria, not viruses. Unless the product states it is an antiviral agent,  or you are referring to a disinfectant, it may not kill hepatitisc or hiv.

Question 10

hello, can you get an infectious disease like hep b, hep c and hiv, from someone if they scratch you with there fingernail accidentally, just like a light tiny scratch on your finger no blood involved, it felt more like a paper cut?

Accepted Answer

: HIV or Hep B/C cannot be transmitted in above presented scenario, check cdc.gov for reliable information on HIV/ Hep B and/or C transmission. Skin or soft tissue infections remain possible and watching the wound until healed is recommended.

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Can i eliminate the fear of late hiv serconversion if i take 4th gen hiv test 130 days of my last exposure of my multiple sexual encounters? or any infections that might cause less reliability or delay window period? should i test for hep c?

A member asked:

Does hepatitis c coinfection prolong window period of hiv? can hiv pcr test detect it at 8 week post possible exposure?

A member asked:

Can potential hepatitis c exposure delay or cause a false negative hiv combo at day 50? if so, when would it be conclusive? and when is a hepatitis c antibody test window period?

A member asked:

Odds of hep c and hiv transmission with condom use ?

A member asked:

Am i at higher risk for hep c and hiv if i get my nipples pierced?

A member asked:

Someone's blood got on my phone. dr. says only bleach kills hep c and hiv. i can't use bleach on my phone but what will clean it?

A member asked:

How long will hep c and hiv live on the bottom of your shoes. if it is dry blood would it transferr on other surfaces just by walking on it?

A member asked:

As far as hep c and hiv are concerned what is an open wound?

A member asked:

Will anti bacterial spray inactivate hep c and hiv?

A member asked:

Hello, can you get an infectious disease like hep b, hep c and hiv, from someone if they scratch you with there fingernail accidentally, just like a light tiny scratch on your finger no blood involved, it felt more like a paper cut?

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