I'm pleased I could help. EWH
Thanks so much for this assessment and reassurance doctor. I have always been very cautious healthwise and a bit of a worrier. I will put this behind me now and try and start enjoying my new life here!
Thanks again.
Welcome to our Forum. Please remember to start with that you do not know if the substance you found on your hand was blood and if it was, whether it was from someone who have either hepatitis C or HIV. I'm pleased to assure you that even if what you licking form your finger was blood, there is no risk for acquisition of HIV or for hepatitis C. Both viruses live within the body and on exposure to the environment (air/drying/lower temperatures) they begin to die. As they begin to die, even before they are dead (I say this because some clients worry about "how long it takes the virus to die" and this is a non-issue), the viruses are non-infectious. further, infection with these viruses does not occur with ingestion of the virus. There are no cases of HIV or hepatitis C in which ingestion of the virus has led to infection. I urge you not to worry. there is no need for concern and no need for testing. EWH