HIV Prevention Community
Any chance of catching Hiv while working out?
About This Community:

If you believe you have been exposed to HIV and want help to judge your risk, would like advice about HIV testing, or have questions about the effectiveness of condoms or risks associated with specific sexual practices, this is the site for you.

Font Size:
A
A
A
Background:
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank Blank

Any chance of catching Hiv while working out?

hello all,

I have a quick question.  i was working out at my gym with a bunch of guys doing sand bag training. Basically the sandbag is in a very hard and rough bag and it caused a very small cut on my thumb knuckle.  I did not notice at the time and only realized when i went and washed my hands when i got home and my thumb stung from the soap.  My question is if someone else who by chance had hiv and had gotten cut on the same sandbag while we went back and forth lifting it could i be at risk for Hiv? Just wanted to make sure i am at no risk if the bag is rubbing against my cut and there is blood in it.   The cut was basically a very small abrasion with 3 small pin hole blood spots. I dont think i am at risk but believe you guys are experts and want to know if i should get tested and if you believe i am not at risk please explain why just so i can stop worrying.

Thanks for you answers.  

Tim
Related Discussions
173692_tn?1334017348
No, HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.
Blank
Have an HIV question?
100,000+ doctor answers
Post a Comment
To
Go
Blank
HIV Tracker
Log your HIV progression
Start Tracking Now
MedHelp Health Answers
Top HIV Answerers
186166_tn?1366575295
Blank
LIZZIE LOU
Auburn, AL
480448_tn?1359640913
Blank
nursegirl6572
PA
4202320_tn?1366275800
Blank
tensed19
London, United Kingdom
173692_tn?1334017348
Blank
Teak
OH
580755_tn?1357673215
Blank
Vance2335
Buffalo, NY
188761_tn?1320166132
Blank
mike_no
Bombay, India
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1349564002
Blank
Parkinson Awareness Month: Parkinso... Blank
May 10 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
233488_tn?1310696703
Blank
NEW STUDIES ON PREVENTING PROGRESSI...
May 08 by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAOBlank
2126606_tn?1346348724
Blank
Heroin Use in the U.S.
May 08 by Clare Waismann Kavin, Blank