Question 1

can one get hiv from touching semen spillage?esp if i have cut on hand.dunno whether semen from hiv+ guy or not or how long had it been exposed to air

Accepted Answer

HIV: It is very unlikely  in this scenario. Hiv is not transmitted this way. In thirty plus years of this epidemic there has been no transmission like this. But if you doubt, you can go on HIV prevention regimen within 72 hours to prevent infection.

Question 2

is it only semen that transfers hiv or any bodily fluid?

Accepted Answer

No: Hiv is definitely shed in blood and other body fluids as well.

Question 3

how long could hiv semen still be infectious outside the body?

Accepted Answer

Don't take chances: While HIV is reported as only capable of living hours-days in the environment, some hepatitis viruses and other infectious agents can live much longer--also, you do not want to be the first-case-ever for something. Clean up with commercially available antiviral/antimicrobial cleaner or wipe.

Question 4

can you get hiv from sitting on wet seat (worst case example if it was hiv semen about 30 seconds exposed in air)? liquid went inside butt w/clothes

Accepted Answer

Forgive my surprise: You're almost a grown man and i'm wondering why you'd have a fear like this. You say you sat down where you have reason to believe that an hiv-positive male had just ejaculated, and that the fluid soaked through the back of your trousers and up there? Something else must be troubling you. Your personal physician is your best friend. Be brave, make the phone call now, and had an honest talk.

Question 5

can a semen test detects hiv infection?

Accepted Answer

Possible to detect: Special  test like pcr can detect HIV in semen.

Question 6

can you explain detailed the way get hiv without sex and needle? for example: objects containing hiv blood/semen contact with open wound. and how common getting hiv without sex and needle?

Accepted Answer

: Such exposures are no risk at all. Nobody has ever been known to catch HIV by contact with blood or body fluids in the environment. No unsafe sex and no needle sharing means you will never be at risk for HIV.

Question 7

it is known that hiv spreads from genital fluids. so why no test is done taking semen as a subject. hiv is definitely present in the semen.

Accepted Answer

Blood easier: Most of the tests are based on detecting antibodies to HIV, not HIV per se. Antibodies are present in blood and blood is easier to collect than semen. Finally women can not provide semen.

Question 8

i have athletes foot and i took a shower where people have intercourse if i step on semen can i get hiv?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Even if the people having intercourse and shedding semen on the floor have HIV, it is not likely to infect a person with athletes foot or without such affliction.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 9

how likely is it to contract hiv from semen on top of the skin?  after sex he ejaculated on my stomach i wiped it off right after. please let me know.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you are having unprotected sex of any kind with a partner that is known to be untreated an positive for HIV you are asking for trouble.  We have good drugs for this, but nothing is 100%.  See a Provider and check this out!

Question 10

out of curiosity, if someone with hiv has semen or blood on their hands & you shake hands&right after use the restroom&wipe yourself.is it transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Virus:Blood transfer: If you get the semen or blood into your mucus membranes or blood somehow then there is a chance the virus could be transmitted.

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Can one get hiv from touching semen spillage?esp if i have cut on hand.dunno whether semen from hiv+ guy or not or how long had it been exposed to air

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Is it only semen that transfers hiv or any bodily fluid?

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How long could hiv semen still be infectious outside the body?

A member asked:

Can you get hiv from sitting on wet seat (worst case example if it was hiv semen about 30 seconds exposed in air)? liquid went inside butt w/clothes

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Can a semen test detects hiv infection?

A member asked:

Can you explain detailed the way get hiv without sex and needle? for example: objects containing hiv blood/semen contact with open wound. and how common getting hiv without sex and needle?

A member asked:

It is known that hiv spreads from genital fluids. so why no test is done taking semen as a subject. hiv is definitely present in the semen.

A member asked:

I have athletes foot and i took a shower where people have intercourse if i step on semen can i get hiv?

A member asked:

How likely is it to contract hiv from semen on top of the skin? after sex he ejaculated on my stomach i wiped it off right after. please let me know.

A member asked:

Out of curiosity, if someone with hiv has semen or blood on their hands & you shake hands&right after use the restroom&wipe yourself.is it transmitted?

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