what should be the depth of wound for HIV infection

[crocks]

Last night i was drunk. next morning my friends told me that i fell from my bed and there was a plate kept aside which knocked my forehead and i got a single line fine cut with minor bleeding. I took one band aid, there was no stitches required. but there was a HIV+ve guy there who has a minor cut on his elbow. He too took another band aid. i asked every one whether i got any contact with the person or not ,my friends are saying no. But my doubt is what should be the depth of wound or its kind for both the person to get infected? i m in stress plz help me.


This discussion is related to Chance of transmitting HIV in case of transmission of an STI.

[rocket27rocket]

If but when won't help.

You did not catch HIV this way buddy! :)

[crocks]

suppose there is a contact then what should be the the depth and condition of the wound to be infected

[Chima7]

Lol. You can't get HIV from a broken dinner plate. No matter how deep the wound. Dinner plates don't carry the HIV virus. It's called HUMAN Immunodeficiency Virus because only a human can infect another human.

[rocket27rocket]

Hi There,

Defo no concern here, - if it helps, in the UK last year, the ban on HIV Infected Dentists and Nurses was lifted, - this shows how much more we know now.

I would not give this a second thought - also, the HIV Virus becomes "inactive" as soon as it leaves the body.

All the best!

[Jackster13]

From your post I don't see a risk that you had. You state that you received a cut from a plate after a fall. You don't contact hiv this way. Move on.