Aa
Risk from two people with open wounds bleeding on eachother
Lets say a passerby attempts to stop a fight and during the process their ear gauge is ripped out (fairly deep, enough to warrant a few stitches). One of the people fighting is also bleeding and ends up grappling and throwing punches at the person trying to stop the fight and they bleed quite a bit over each other during the struggly. Should that person seek immediate medical attention in regards the blood and open wounds?
Is this a dismissal to answer the question or a dismissal to whether this is a risk factor for HIV? I'm only asking as there is a great deal of panic and feeling down at the moment.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
