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Is saliva from a hiv + person that gets in eye a risk if they also have gum disease(?blood)? my client accidentally spits and it gets in mouth/eyes
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Get tested, wear ppg: Your client is HIV + and splits which is unfortunate. You would be best served to wear personal protected gear which would include side shields on your glasses. The presents of blood from periodontal disease, gum disease, puts you at higher risk. It would be prudent to get tested for HIV.
Answered 11/14/2015
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Low risk, but...: If a dental hygienist or similar, you're supposed to take routine precautions against such exposures, like glasses or goggles. HIV risk is low, but this also protects against other blood borne viruses, colds, influenza, etc. Saliva inactivates HIV and not known to transmit it, even when blood is also present, and your risk is very low. But if patient definitely has HIV, you may need treatment.
Answered 7/3/2018
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