Scared of HIV

[LCD74]

I have had a ton of anxiety lately over HIV. It all steams back to guilt over having unprotected sex 3 years ago and then havering an allergic reaction 5 months later that I thought was herepes. Anyway I have had 3 negative hiv tests in 8 months, however in my mind I still think I'm going to catch it or I already have. Please only real answers.

I touched a scab on my brothers back tonight because he didn't know what it was. I don't think it was bleeding. But then I accidentally rubbed my face right after and accidentally rubbed my scab to hard and it started to bleed. Idk what his HIV status is, but am I at risk because I touched his scab and then immediately touched rubbed my scab and caused it to bleed?

My anxiety has been terrible and I'm looking for a piece of mind I guess. Thanks for your help.

[LCD74]

Okay. I guess I'm just my really understanding when they say that it's doesn't die right away. And I could have come in contact with his blood and then touched my own open wound on the matter of a minute. Some of the info is so different from other info iv been reading so I'm truly just confused. Thank you for responding.

[Teak]

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

[LCD74]

If infected blood falls on the skin, the virus cannot enter the body, because of the skin that acts as a barrier. However, any wound or cut is vulnerable ground. If infected blood falls on a wound, it will directly pass into the bloodstream and infect the body.

I really appreciate your comments but this is what I'm reading. So really I am truly unaware of how touching his blood and then accidentally picking my scab which bled isn't classified in this category. I understand that yes I do have anxiety over it, however according to the above it sounds like its a pretty real possibility that it could happen.

[Vance2335]

It's on this website. If you keep scrolling down you can see it on the bottom right of this page.

[LCD74]

Thanks for assuring me it was no risk even if it was bleeding. Which I really don't think it was. I appreciate your time. If I have any other questions I will contact the anxiety one. Is that located on this page too?

[Vance2335]

I listed how you get HIV. Please accept that and move on. Anxiety is best suited for the HIV anxity forum

[LCD74]

I don't think he does but it's the unknown that scares me lol! I know I probably sound crazy but I guess that's what anxiety does. Ur mind is a powerful thing. I appreciate your responses.


What is casual blood to blood contact?

[Vance2335]

No, there is no casual blood to blood. It doesn't happen.

Anyay why do you think your brother has HIV?

HIV is transmitted by:
Unprotected vaginal/anal sex
IV drug use
Mothers to unborn/nursing child

[LCD74]

So if It was bleeding and then I rubbed my face which was bleeding that's not blood to blood?

[Vance2335]

No there is no blood to blood casual contact. It's not a risk.

[LCD74]

I really don't think it was bleeding, but I truely don't know. But say it was.. Isn't that blood to blood contact?!

[LCD74]

Could you tell me why it's not a concern being as it may have been blood to blood contact? Thanks so much I know this anxiety is killing me.

[goingcrazy370]

Not an hiv concern. Your tests are conclusive you don't have hiv if you can't accept this then you. Need to seek professional help

[LCD74]

I don't think it was bleeding but idk