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Can HIV be transmitted via a nitrous balloon?
Hi Doctor,
I attended a "rave" like party on 8/21/10. At this party, nitrous balloons were being passed around. I took several hits...And now I am wondering if there is any chance I can get HIV from sharing a balloon.
I took an oral HIV test at Planned Parenthood on 9/30/10. It was negative.
I tested for other STD's, negative too. Pap smear was normal.
I have not had unprotected sex in over 1.5 years. My fiance was a virgin, and we have never had unprotected sex.
I have read that HIV is not transmitted via saliva, but I'm wondering if there is any chance of infection if I shared a balloon with someone that perhaps had an open sore, etc. Am I paranoid or is this a valid concern?
I developed a sore throat that doesn't seem to go away. I've read that's a symptom of newly HIV infected persons.
I made myself quite sick for 11 days prior to testing. I didn't eat, sleep, suffered anxiety attacks, nightmares, etc. You would think that after I got my negative test results I would be relieved, on the contrary, I began questioning the accuracy of the oral rapid test. And now I find myself crying and feeling nervous all the time. Please help.
Best,
Vanessa
I attended a "rave" like party on 8/21/10. At this party, nitrous balloons were being passed around. I took several hits...And now I am wondering if there is any chance I can get HIV from sharing a balloon.
I took an oral HIV test at Planned Parenthood on 9/30/10. It was negative.
I tested for other STD's, negative too. Pap smear was normal.
I have not had unprotected sex in over 1.5 years. My fiance was a virgin, and we have never had unprotected sex.
I have read that HIV is not transmitted via saliva, but I'm wondering if there is any chance of infection if I shared a balloon with someone that perhaps had an open sore, etc. Am I paranoid or is this a valid concern?
I developed a sore throat that doesn't seem to go away. I've read that's a symptom of newly HIV infected persons.
I made myself quite sick for 11 days prior to testing. I didn't eat, sleep, suffered anxiety attacks, nightmares, etc. You would think that after I got my negative test results I would be relieved, on the contrary, I began questioning the accuracy of the oral rapid test. And now I find myself crying and feeling nervous all the time. Please help.
Best,
Vanessa
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...According to my doctor, I don't have a sore throat. I have acute sinusitis. He prescribed Amoxicillin 3x per day, 14 days.
FYI, this is the last comment from Dr. Hook:
Your fears have taken over your common sense. HIV is not spread through dental cavities, just as it is not spread in gases such as nitrous oxide. With each answer your "what if" questions become less logical. Since my answers appear to be fueling this downward spiral, it is time for the thread to end. Further posts will be deleted without comment. The thread is over. I urge you to seek help in dealing with these unwarranted fears. EWH
Your fears have taken over your common sense. HIV is not spread through dental cavities, just as it is not spread in gases such as nitrous oxide. With each answer your "what if" questions become less logical. Since my answers appear to be fueling this downward spiral, it is time for the thread to end. Further posts will be deleted without comment. The thread is over. I urge you to seek help in dealing with these unwarranted fears. EWH
Wow Teak! I read your profile...You're amazing! Thank you in advance for the HIV/AIDS education you provide to youth and forum users.
So you too don't see a potential for contracting HIV via a balloon?
So you too don't see a potential for contracting HIV via a balloon?
Well Kaiser Permanente is an HMO...what can I say?
But seriously, you don't see any potential risk in the balloon game I played?
Thank you much for the feedback.
But seriously, you don't see any potential risk in the balloon game I played?
Thank you much for the feedback.
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