possible occupational exposure

[salsajas1]

 I work for retail company. We were removing 4 x 8 slat wall (5 pieces). I cut myself on 3rd piece. Went Imediately washed hands and put bandage. Later I noticed scratches on hands of associate helping me he is hiv positive. I never saw blood. I asked my doctor but he said it's not even worth talking about because chances are so remote it's almost imposible. But next day got bad headache (5 days), sore throat, allergy like symptoms, dry mouth, and stomach cramps.  So called hotline, they scared me they said I had major occupational exposure should have been put on pep but too late now. Now I'm scared. My doctor is upset asked for hotline number. But now I'm scared, really scared.   I'm married with kids.  I'm lost right now please help.

[Teak]

Move along, you've never had an exposure.

[salsajas1]

Please teak last question I swear on my son just please answer.

[Teak]

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[salsajas1]

Is an runny nose for several days an ars symptom,  no fever, no diarrhea. ....

[salsajas1]

Just update.  Company sent me to company doc they did an Rna Pcr Test.  This was at 11 or 12 days post possible exposure.   The test came back negative.  I received results 14 days post.  They also did a rapid test negative as well.  I feel so much better.....thank you all for good work and advice.

[Teak]

No that does not make a difference.

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

[salsajas1]

Last question please. ....

[salsajas1]

Sorry one last question. ..I forgot to mention my cut or scrape bleed.   Would that make a difference........

[nursegirl6572]

No possible risk whatsoever.

[Teak]

No,

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

[salsajas1]

Thanks Vance, just to calm my fears has anyone heard of anyone contacting Hiv in a similar way.  It's just do scary especially after hotline call.  I'm ignorant as to virus and ways to transmit virus.  We as people need to do away with stupid stigmas attached to diseases and work to eradicate all these diseases.  Sorry just scared.

[Vance2335]

Your Dr was almost correct, it is impossible. You had no risk.