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Can i get infected with hiv if i step on a tiny piece of metal or piece of needle (assuming it has hiv-infected blood on it)? i stepped on something with my barefoot (feel stingy) but i can't find neither what i have stepped on nor visible wound?

Q: can i get infected with hiv if i step on a tiny piece of metal or piece of needle (assuming it has hiv-infected blood on it)? i stepped on something with my barefoot (feel stingy) but i can't find neither what i have stepped on nor visible wound?

: HIV cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism unless fresh contaminated blood on the edge, the virus does not live on inanimate surfaces or in the air. There is still a risk for transmission for other germs and the wound should be watched closely until healed.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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HIV cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism unless fresh contaminated blood on the edge, the virus does not live on inanimate surfaces or in the air. There is still a risk for transmission for other germs and the wound should be watched closely until healed.

Answered 7/12/2023

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A member asked:

Can i get infected with hiv if i step on a tiny piece of metal or piece of needle (assuming it has hiv-infected blood on it)? i stepped on something with my barefoot (feel stingy) but i can't find neither what i have stepped on nor visible wound?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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