You never had an exposure in the situations you've provided.
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 users
Mother to child
Teak,
Thanks for your reply. It is unable to reproduce outside the host, but the virus will not be dysfunctional until the blood dries right? So, if there was blood on her, couldn't it be transferred to my body before it is dried out? and continue reproducing in my body?
And, what are your comments about the tests? do i need further testing?
The virus does not have to be dry to become inactive.
How about the tests? Is ICMA antobody equivalent to ELISA 3rd gen as I read from some pages in the web?
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