Fist Fight

[Nodgrog64]

This past weekend I was in a fight (man was extremely aggressive with my wife and then turned on me).  While I tried to extract ourselves from the situation, it unfortunately escalated into a bad fist fight.  I ended up with tooth punctures to my knuckles which resulted in significant blood.  We both suffered some degree of facial lacerations with blood present.  While it is unclear how much blood to blood contact occurred, it did occur. I was told this person appeared to be a drug user.  What is my risk for HIV and what should I be doing in response to my injuries / risk?

[Nodgrog64]

Responses very much appreciated.  Thank you...

[NickOne7]

Answers are above

[Nodgrog64]

Moving my post to this thread...

Regarding an answer about HIV transmission... If an open, bleeding wound (on the hand) came into contact with an HIV infected person's blood, are you saying there is no chance of HIV?  If your answer is NO CHANCE, why?

[NickOne7]

HIV is rendered inactive and unable to infect when it is outside the body and exposed to air. (i.e. blood on hands etc.)

[Teak]

In the history of HIV there has never been anyone infected by fighting and you won't be the first.

[Nodgrog64]

NickOne7,

While I appreciate the answer, I am confused.  What is it about this blood to blood contact that makes this a non exposure event?  Is it the location of the wound, the depth of the wound, other?

[NickOne7]

This would not put you at risk for HIV