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HIV from sharp object
I have a question about a mode of transmition of HIV. I posted in the OCD forum that I have a lot of fear of getting infected with HIV from blood. They suggested I become education about the way HIV is transmitted. I believe I know the facts, however I am still confused about one thing. I have search both thet and community forums about this and I get conflicted information.
Is getting pricked with a sharp object such as a needle, lancet or staple immediately after someone who is HIV positive was struck with the same item a way to transmit the virus, if infected blood was present on the item? Thank you for your time and help.
Is getting pricked with a sharp object such as a needle, lancet or staple immediately after someone who is HIV positive was struck with the same item a way to transmit the virus, if infected blood was present on the item? Thank you for your time and help.
Why do so many sites state that a needlestick is a risk, if the virus is inactive outside of its host? Also what is considered a host? I am really trying to become informed about HIV transmittion to overcome my fear.
Thank you both for responding. I was worried because I was at the mall the other day and I had a coupon attached to my receipt. The cashier used his finger to pry open the the staple that attached the coupon and when he handed the receipt back to me I got poked with the staple that was sticking out. I was worried that he might have poked himself right before me. When I read the expert forums it seemed like they believed that something like this could be risky. I am currently breastfeeding my daughter and I wouldn't want to expose her to anything.
HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug abusers
Mother to child
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug abusers
Mother to child
No,HIV becomes inactive & unable to infect as soon as it is exposed to the elements--no risk.
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