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Hiv from menstruating in bath
Hello, I work in a care home and drained what i thought was an unused tub by sticking my hand/arm in and pulling the plug. I then found out that one of the clients had used it who had open genital sores and was having her menstrual period. My hand/arm did have some scabbed areas not sure if had any fresh cuts, but wasn't aware of any active bleeding from my arm. I washed immediately after with soap and water. The tub had cooled already also if this makes any difference. Does this exposure put me at risk for hiv?
Thanks I wasn't sure because all info says its can't be transmitted through water, but then says that iv drug users shouldn't share water so that statement confused me. Cause it was saying it can't but it can
Not an HIV concern. HIV is not transmitted in that manner.
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 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
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