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My son was having a snow ball fight with large group of children and noticed one girl had blood on gloves from a nose bleed. She was throwing snow in his face so it got in his mouth and eyes. Wondering if I should be concerned? Sadly, her parents we have found out are iv drug users.
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The only risks for HIV for those who are not newborn infants are:
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
HIV isn't transmitted by bodily fluid except in the two circumstances mentioned above. Your child had zero risk for HIV, and will never have a risk for HIV unless he engages in one of the above-mentioned activities. There is no detail that you could add to this event that would make it a risk for HIV.
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
HIV isn't transmitted by bodily fluid except in the two circumstances mentioned above. Your child had zero risk for HIV, and will never have a risk for HIV unless he engages in one of the above-mentioned activities. There is no detail that you could add to this event that would make it a risk for HIV.
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