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I got few shaving cuts on my legs, one on my upper thigh (it was long but thing), this is the cut that concerns me the most. An hour later,I got on a bus, and I sat down on a seat, I didn't particularly notice any wetness, but what are the chances of transmission, if the seat was to contain some HIV infected fluid. If my cut wasn't bleeding, isn't considered an open cut, hence a threat?
If I was to test, just to be sure, would a month after the exposure be enough to receive reliable results?
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
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
Oh ok, thank you, but what if there was an infected bodily fluid on the seat, and it did come in contact with my wound, would it be a concern? I'm really worried.
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