Question 1

will a full blood cont show hiv ?

Accepted Answer

No: Blood count is not a test for HIV. There are specific tests for HIV.

Question 2

can you get hiv from dried blood?

Accepted Answer

Really no: The danger from this sort of thing is so low that it can't be measured. The HIV virus is a total wimp and dies with the blood cells that carry it.

Question 3

could i get hiv by splashing blood?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: The blood would have to come from someone with a viral load that is positive and would have to enter your body through an open wound or break in the skin.

Question 4

does dry blood on towel contain hiv?

Accepted Answer

HIV and dried blood: Hiv does not live outside the human body for more than a couple hours at the very most. Hepatitis b on the other hand can last outside the body for up to 7 days!

Question 5

want to know you risk exposure to hiv from blood?

Accepted Answer

HIV risk with Blood: There could be two answers to this question.  First, it is near impossible to get HIV today in the western world from a blood transfusion.  Blood banks have instituted significant safety measures to prevent this from happening.

And, then with direct exposure to blood from a human that is infected with hiv.  This, today, would be the high risk and dangerous exposure.

Question 6

what is the earliest time to detect hiv in the blood?

Accepted Answer

HIV detection: Hiv is most commonly diagnosed by testing your blood or saliva for the presence of antibodies to the virus. Unfortunately, these types of HIV tests aren't accurate immediately after infection because it takes time for your body to develop these antibodies, usually up to 12 weeks. In rare cases, it can take up to six months for an HIV antibody test to become positive.Ask about the HIV antigen test.

Question 7

hiv risk after touching blood, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

HIV Blood spill risk: From a needle stick with blood from someone who is HIV infected the risk is 0.3%.  The risk from a blood spill of HIV on a skin surface that is intact is infinitesimally low.  The area should be thoroughly washed after exposure and if it is healthcare related reported to your supervisor and employee health.  If it is outside the healthcare environment you may consider testing (everyone should be!).

Question 8

could one contract hiv from blood from a "sharps" bin?

Accepted Answer

HIV: Since HIV is a blood borne virus, it is possible. However, other blood borne viruses, such as hcv, could be present and are easier to contract from a needle stick.

Question 9

how long does hiv blood stay alive for outside the body?

Accepted Answer

HIV: This is a fragile virus.  Even when contained in a body fluid drying will diminish the viral concentration by 99% within several hours.  Heat and cold kill it rapidly.

Question 10

can you get hiv from a toilet seat with dried blood on it?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: unless you have an open wound, the chances of transmission of HIV is very remote

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