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[pier1]

Hi Guys,

I'm kinda worried. My young son just lost his first  tooth at a friends party. To my horror a lady who I expect was trying to be caring and playfull put her finger / fingers  in my sons mouth straight after to feel the gap between the teeth. His mouth obviously was bleeding due to the tooth falling out.  I don't even know this lady although I do know that she is from a country where hiv is quite prevelent and she doesn't look the healthest person I have ever seen. ( Maybe I am being unkind about her looks,  but it worried me)  She could easily have had cuts on her own fingers but stupidly I didn't think to look at the time.

I know it's a weird one but when your son is involved it kinda gets you thinking.

Please let me know if he needs a test as I am very worried.  

[pier1]

Many thanks for your feedback. I won't start by saying any "if's and buts" but will leave the forum now and go read up on how HIV is spread. Take care to you all and thanks again.

[Vance2335]

You are worring about nothing, HIV is not transfered from a touch.
HIV is transfered from unprotected anal/vaginal sex
Infected mother to unborn child/nursing child
IV drug users

If you don't fit into any of those categories then it is not a risk. I suggest you do some research about HIV.

[pier1]

Sorry, I find your answer a little strange. The incident happened 100% and therefore I am worried. I haven't come on here as a worry well or whatever name people call them when they ask random questions about their health when they are fine. I would just like an answer to the above situation. I don't want to be a nuisance but am just worried. Thanks

[Teak]

No your questions have not been realistic.

[pier1]

?? why do you say that? I thought I was asking a normal question regarding a situation that many would be worried by.

[Teak]

Seek professional help with your HIV phobias.