bodily fluids and minor cuts

[tairik101]

Hello What are the chances that hiv may have been transmitted from someone getting bodily fluids on his hand from stroking himself and then touching someone else on a very small, nearly healed cut that formed a scab? Thank you

[avonelle38]

A "very small, nearly healed cut that didn't completely form a scab" does not constitute an open wound. An open wound is a large, deep wound in which blood is actively pouring out, and would probably require medical attention and stitches. You did not have a risk from this scenario. Relax :)

[tairik101]

One final question: so, why are there so many reports out there that hiv can be transmitted via open wound? Are there exceptions?

[mike_no]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/HIV-from-open-wound/show/1312190?personal_page_id=868588#post_6002159

[tairik101]

May I ask why? And would it make a difference if the scab didn't form completely over the cut?

[mike_no]

No chance. Not a risk.