Question 1

can you catch hiv from accidentally swallowing blood from an hiv positive patient?

Accepted Answer

No risk : There is absolutely no risk of catching HIV from this unlikely scenario.  I would however be happy to give you more specifics if you care to share why you feel you are at risk and how you 'accidentally' swallowed blood.

Question 2

so i had nipple/kink play with a woman who wasn't lactating. during play i bit her nipple and noticed some small speck of blood smeared on her nipple, which i'm sure i ingested. am i at risk for hiv/std? should i test? she said she was std free?

Accepted Answer

: The risk of HIV is low. You may get a 4th gen Combo test 6-7 weeks after this incident. A negative result will provide reassurance.

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

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 5

how accurate are hiv blood tests?

Accepted Answer

HIV: Typical testing regimen is at 1 month (more than 28 days) and 6 months. If either is positive, you will be offered medications that reduce the viral load in your bloodstream. You should talk to your Dr about using PrEP while you are waiting for results, and even if they come back negative. These prophylactic meds can prevent HIV infection during high risk encounters.

Question 6

do blood tests check on hiv also?

Accepted Answer

Only if needed: Blood testing is how HIV is diagnosed.  It would only be done if specificaly ordered by your doctor, a 'routine blood test' would not include HIV testing by default.

Question 7

could you get hiv from giving blood?

Accepted Answer

No: Assuming proper technique is followed, there is no risk of getting HIV from blood donation.

Question 8

can hiv diagnose through general blood tests?

Accepted Answer

HIV specific tests: It is not clear what you mean by general blood tests. A doctor needs to order a test for HIV specifically. Tests on blood, urine, and oral fluid can be used to test for HIV.

Question 9

can a very small amount of blood transmit hiv?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If that small amount of blood is infected and introduced into the bloodstream, then yes.

Question 10

can we find hiv in a differential count blood test?

Accepted Answer

No: A specific test is need to diagnose hiv. A WBC differential is not an appropriate test for hiv.

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Can you catch hiv from accidentally swallowing blood from an hiv positive patient?

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So i had nipple/kink play with a woman who wasn't lactating. during play i bit her nipple and noticed some small speck of blood smeared on her nipple, which i'm sure i ingested. am i at risk for hiv/std? should i test? she said she was std free?

A member asked:

Could i get hiv by splashing blood?

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

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How accurate are hiv blood tests?

A member asked:

Do blood tests check on hiv also?

A member asked:

Could you get hiv from giving blood?

A member asked:

Can hiv diagnose through general blood tests?

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Can a very small amount of blood transmit hiv?

A member asked:

Can we find hiv in a differential count blood test?

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