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Went to a public urinal and peed. but i was not sure that it was urine or body fluids that splattered on my leg and has a small wound. am i at risk for hiv? been stressed for the past couple of days?

Q: went to a public urinal and peed. but i was not sure that it was urine or body fluids that splattered on my leg and has a small wound. am i at risk for hiv? been stressed for the past couple of days?

: No worries, HIV is not spread in that manner.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No worries, HIV is not spread in that manner.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 5/19/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HIV transmission is not possible in above mentioned scenario. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.

Answered 5/19/2023

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A member asked:

Went to a public urinal and peed. but i was not sure that it was urine or body fluids that splattered on my leg and has a small wound. am i at risk for hiv? been stressed for the past couple of days?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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