HIV denture

[concerneddenture]

i need some feedback please, i work in a denture clinic and i was trimming a denture on a lathe with gloves on when my hand slipped and the bur tore through my glove and skin, however the denture is from a hiv postive patient but there were no signs of blood on the denture maybe saliva. should i be concerned?

[JamesD1991]

They are injected with freshly drawn blood and the blood is kept in a vacuum sealed container.

[concerneddenture]

So how are healthcare workers and needle sharing putting u at risk?

[JamesD1991]

Once exposed to air, the virus is rendered unable to infect.

[concerneddenture]

Ok thanks for the clarification!!
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If there was blood on a object how long can the virus live outside the host, I keep reading not long but is there an affirmative time?

[concerneddenture]

Ok thanks for the clarification!!
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[JamesD1991]

Bodily fluids meaning: Blood, Sperm, Vaginal fluid, and breast milk

[concerneddenture]

Hi I appreciate the response however I read that its transmitted by bodily fluids isnt saliva a bodily fluid?

[JamesD1991]

Saliva doesn't transmit the virus. You're fine.