Risk?

[Questionhrsb]

I was at a basketball court playing basketball. 2 of the guys are needle drug users. They both had cuts. Scrapes. Etc. on body. We played physically bumping bodies. Touching. I myself and my brother also have cuts. 1 open one I got during the game. Can this be a risk of transmission??

[Questionhrsb]

Fantastic.

Thank you for very quick responses

You and others do a lot of good for a lot of people on this website.

[Teak]

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug abusers
Mother to child

[Questionhrsb]

Awesome!

Thanks again teak!

So only way is IV drug needle sharing/unprotected sex?

[Teak]

False negative are caused by taking an HIV test to early. If you tested 3 months post exposure then you are conclusive negative.

[Questionhrsb]

I know I have had risks before though... All tests negative....

I guess I am just wondering is there anything that can cause a false negative 3 or 4 times?  

[Teak]

No. Herpies will not influence an HIV test resu lt. You didn't have a risk of contracting HIV so you do not have to worry about testing.

[Questionhrsb]

Thanks teak! Random question for you.. Can having herpes interfere with an HIV test? I have tested negative twice. Didn't know if herpes could make a blood test come out negative though?
Does this make sense?

[Teak]

No you were not at risk. 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.

[Questionhrsb]

My cut I got during game was minie