Getting HIV from NON-sexual contact

[ForgotMyName]

Hi guys,

So there was this guy at an airport who was HIV+. I know that HIV isn't spread by casual/social contact, nor is it spread through sweat, tears, spit, etc. HOWEVER, if a HIV+ guy has cuts in his mouth or has some blood in his nose, could I have come into contact with his blood when he talks/breathes? Is this enough to be an HIV risk?

I'm sorry if I sound rude, but I'd like serious answers from qualified people who know what they're talking about please.  Thanks in advance!

[ForgotMyName]

Ok.

Thanks all for your help!  I'm sorry if I sounded painfully stupid and/or ignorant to you guys.

[nursegirl6572]

You cannot get HIV in this manner, period, end of story.

[ForgotMyName]

Wait, so the guy's blood, once it comes out of his body, doesn't provide any sort of "protection" for HIV?

[Teak]

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

[ForgotMyName]

Hi Teak,

I see that you've had a lot of experience when it comes to HIV/AIDS... but can you please explain/elaborate a little more?

You don't think the guy's blood could have entered my body/skin when he talked? I was fairly close to him but not *touching* him or anything. (Also, there was a small cut on my face from acne- plus I probably could have inhaled or swallowed it)

Or does HIV die/lose infectiousness very quickly? Would it matter that I was kinda close to him?

Thanks again!

[Teak]

NO.