Question 1

is it possible to get hiv from an open wound contact?

Accepted Answer

With difficulty: The wound would have to be actively bleeding and you would need a break in the skin in order for the virus to penetrate. There also needs to be enough viral concentration to infect. Overall chances are low. However if this is a real situation it's important to get tested and start prophylactic treatment as soon as possible.

Question 2

is it possible to contract hiv from a open wound on your penis touching your own toilet at home?

Accepted Answer

Wimpy Virus: It is important to remember that viruses like hepc, HIV and others are strings of proteins that are connected by very weak bonds.  They require many things to stay active and need living cells to reproduce and survive.  Unless there was gross blood, mucous or some other organic substance on that toilet seat and it got into your penis, the odds are very unlikely.  Urine is mostly water so low risk.

Question 3

can hiv transmit via open wound exposed to urine containing seman pre seminal fluid ?

Accepted Answer

May be: There is a risk albeit small. Please consult these two sites for information on this issue.
http://www.avert.org/hiv-transmission-prevention/how-you-get-hiv?gclid=CK6P5szPq9ICFVY7gQodxYsGFw

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/transmission.html

Question 4

if the fresh blood of hiv+ person drops on open wound of a normal person, then hiv can transmit, how much % chances are there?

Accepted Answer

Exposure: This is similar to an accidental exposure that can occur in healthcare delivery, a needle stick, cut or splash of patient fluid into eye or nose of provider. Hiv transmission can occur, but risk is low. Mandatory to report the exposure, receive risk counseling, obtain baseline levels and medication until period of risk and monitoring is over. Usually 6 to 12 months. Don't hide, get care.

Question 5

hi, i was exposed to hiv blood on my open wound today, i accidently touch a tissue with blood on do i need a pep?

Accepted Answer

ProbIably no PEP: If the "open wound" was not brand new and freshly bleeding, the risk of catching HIV probably is nil. And the HIV status of the person whose blood was involved is important:  if on HIV treatment or if other wise his or her blood level of HIV is low, there probably is no infection risk. You need to see an HIV expert -- do not rely on this or any other online forum. Good luck.

Question 6

i assisted on a surgery & had dry blood on my gloves when i removed them, i may have touched the blood with bare hand. no open wounds. hiv risk?

Accepted Answer

Was pt HIV positive?: If the patient was not HIV positive, there is no risk. Even if the patient had HIV, the risk is remote to nil.
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Question 7

would clobetasol propionate (dermovate 500mcg/g ointment) cause false negative test result to syphilis and hiv if applied on open wounds?

Accepted Answer

No: This will not affect any blood test results.

Question 8

what is the risk from open wound to wound contact in terms of hiv transmission?

Accepted Answer

Moist transmission: Hiv virus is best transmitted when there is contact between someone with the disease who has an open wound or whose moist mucous membranes (mouth, penis, vagina, anus) comes in direct contact with some one elses open wound or moist mucous membranes.The virus must stay in a moist environment to be transmitted.  Toilet seats, door knobs, etc. Will not allow transmission.A moist environment is key !

Question 9

is it possible to contract hiv if a stranger touches this with their open wound?

Accepted Answer

Wimpy virus: Hiv is best transmitted through moist mucous membrane to moist mucous membrane contact  or into an open wound  such as via a needlestick or blood splash.    If they touch your intact skin with their open wound,  the risk of transmission is almost 0.   The virus does very poorly when exposed to air  so catching it from toilet seats and door knobs of course is not possible.

Question 10

my boyfriend is undetectable with hiv. i am worried i can get it if his blood or semen gets on my open wound. since he's undetectable what's the risk?

Accepted Answer

Universal precaution: "Universal precautions" means you should always use precautions with anybody regarding body fluids and pen wound etc.  Assuming your BF was HIV+ and now it is not detectable, I would still use Universal precautions, wash hands often, avoid body fluid contacts. Since, assuming he was HIV +, the information is not 100% as to whether he is able to transmit any HIV to others, so always use precaution.

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Is it possible to contract hiv from a open wound on your penis touching your own toilet at home?

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Can hiv transmit via open wound exposed to urine containing seman pre seminal fluid ?

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If the fresh blood of hiv+ person drops on open wound of a normal person, then hiv can transmit, how much % chances are there?

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Hi, i was exposed to hiv blood on my open wound today, i accidently touch a tissue with blood on do i need a pep?

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I assisted on a surgery & had dry blood on my gloves when i removed them, i may have touched the blood with bare hand. no open wounds. hiv risk?

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Would clobetasol propionate (dermovate 500mcg/g ointment) cause false negative test result to syphilis and hiv if applied on open wounds?

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What is the risk from open wound to wound contact in terms of hiv transmission?

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Is it possible to contract hiv if a stranger touches this with their open wound?

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My boyfriend is undetectable with hiv. i am worried i can get it if his blood or semen gets on my open wound. since he's undetectable what's the risk?

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