Minimal contact with blood Posted: 05-25-08 23:19pm
I was in a public restroom recently, and
there was blood on a toilet seat. Without
thinking, I grabbed some toilet paper and
wiped off the seat. I did not touch the
seat with my skin when I used the toilet.
As I was washing my hands, I realized how
foolish I'd just been. I checked my hands
and did not see any cuts or sores, and as
far as I can tell I did not come in direct
contact with the blood. I'm not sure if
it makes any difference, but it was not
fresh blood; it was dry. I do not know
whose blood it was, or if they were HIV
positive, but now I am worried.
I'm sure I'm blowing this out of
proportion, but I'm still concerned that I
contracted something. I feel silly
posting this here, but I was hoping there
was someone who knew something about the
disease who could advise me on whether or
not this situation warrants me getting
tested.
Thank you.
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Muthoni
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spf003388 Posted: 05-26-08 20:32pm
HIV dies 30 seconds to a minute after it
leaves the body. There has to be a way
into the bloodstream for HIV to occur.
Like a cut, a sore or puncture which you
say you did not have.
