Soccer, abrasions and HIV - please help

[Justworriedguy]

Hi,

I am a very worried (or is it paranoid?) guy. Just had a soccer game last weekend. Playing as a goalkeeper, I suffered quite a few abrasions (not exactly bleeding badly though) on my kneecap. I would like enquire - what are the chances of getting HIV if my kneecap came into contact with my opponent's leg (assuming he had some cuts as well)? Although I don't recall colliding into him, but during the game, some form of contact could have occurred. This is worrying me as this guy has quite a liberal sex life and I am not sure of his HIV status.

Please help and thanks so much!

[joggen]

No risk and no need to test.

[Justworriedguy]

I read somewhere that it takes quite a bit of blood and a pretty deep wound for both parties for a risk to occur. Is this true?

In my case, I take it that there is no need for testing or worries at all?

Please help me allay my fears. Promise not to bug you anymore!

Thanks!

[joggen]

HIV is not transmitted through sports contact even if there are abrasions, bleeding, etc. Not an HIV situation.