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Shared note / straw
A few nights ago I was doing coke and I shared a rolled up bank note with a male friend who may have HIV. I am really worried now - is it possible to get HIV this way?
I don't remember there being blood but I was pretty drunk and may not have been looking. Also when I blew my nose later I noticed bits of blood.in the tissue.
How long does HIV last outside the body? Would it still be infectious on a note/straw?
Do you need a noticeable amount to be infected?
Many thanks
I don't remember there being blood but I was pretty drunk and may not have been looking. Also when I blew my nose later I noticed bits of blood.in the tissue.
How long does HIV last outside the body? Would it still be infectious on a note/straw?
Do you need a noticeable amount to be infected?
Many thanks
Hi Teak,
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Could you please elaborate on how it is not an HIV concern? What if there was blood on the note and I didn't notice? Worried as my nose may have had cuts in it as it bled when i blew it.
I do realise however that I should get tested for HCV.
Many thanks
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Could you please elaborate on how it is not an HIV concern? What if there was blood on the note and I didn't notice? Worried as my nose may have had cuts in it as it bled when i blew it.
I do realise however that I should get tested for HCV.
Many thanks
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