Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

snorting cocaine with a HIV positive person

Hi all, sorry if this has been answered but i couldn't find the information specific to my actual situation after extensive reading. i recently snorted coke with someone who i know has HIV. i didn't realise what i was doing at the time until after i had just done the first line. it was the first line of the night for him and the second for me and i didn't have any noticeable bleeding. after that we didn't share notes but i want to be sure that im ok without having to wait 3 months to test. i know that the virus can't survive outside the body for long but i'm a bit worried that if (on the ridiculously small chance) i had an open cut in my nose and he had one in his nose with the note being passed immediately between us that there is a risk there.
6 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
HIV can also be transmitted by blood to blood contact, its very rare but it can happen. I work for something called sahir house its a special place for HIV pos ppl to get advice and counselling, I myself am HIV pos so I'm just making things up.
If the risk miniscule its still a risk and should be done with that in mind.
If you should take coke use a bit of a plastic straw and don't share it x
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Who is the spammer?
Hep in the UK is rising due to the cocaine epidemic we have here and the nurse at my gum said lots are getting it from shared notes with traces of blood, hep is much stronger outside of the body than hiv , hep can last 24 he's whereas HIV only minutes so in that instance its not very likely but not totally improbable.
I doubt you have anything to worry about x
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Yes there is if there was blood and it went into the nasal cavity which has paper thin membranes could also be cut and there is then a chance, my hubby caught hep from snorting with his friend, if there is risk why take it?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
ok great thanks very much guys!! very relieved, thanks heaps for taking the time to answer me.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
No risk for HIV.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community

Top HIV Answerers
366749 tn?1544695265
Karachi, Pakistan
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.