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If i work at a dental office and i was scrubbing an instrument that was sitting out for 13 hours used for a cleaning on an infected patient with hiv with soapy water and a very small amount splashed in my eye should i be worried ?

Q: if i work at a dental office and i was scrubbing an instrument that was sitting out for 13 hours used for a cleaning on an infected patient with hiv with soapy water and a very small amount splashed in my eye should i be worried ?

: No, HIV does not survive that long especially in soapy water.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, HIV does not survive that long especially in soapy water.

Answered 9/21/2022

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

HIV is a blood to blood transfer. No blood on instrument or open cuts on you for transfer. The virus dies after a few hours outside the body. It's good you are aware of possible transfer.

Answered 9/21/2022

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A member asked:

If i work at a dental office and i was scrubbing an instrument that was sitting out for 13 hours used for a cleaning on an infected patient with hiv with soapy water and a very small amount splashed in my eye should i be worried ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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