1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor

  3. Hiv transmission. In this case!

Hiv transmission

2018-06-18 21:58:11
I got by beard shaved from a barber but he did not change the blade.i also got a superficial cut.is there a risk of hiv transmission in this case
1062 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
usually chances are low if any doubt with in 72 hrs pep may be taken under medical supervision or get tested for hiv 1 to 3 months period

Answered2018-06-19 07:08:02

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+162
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Consult Now
Yes , there is always risk of trasmision so better u do viral test HIV and hepatitis b virus too can transmit through used blade or needle or any sharp.. so do screening test and consult doctor for prevantion

Answered2018-06-19 05:08:55

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

How Does One Get Hiv in the First Place?

Dr.Azad

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. The virus can survive and grow only by infecting, and destroying, the immun ... Read more

End of Hiv Epidemic?

Dr.Madhu Oswal Thakkar

It was on 5th June 1981 in California that 1st 5 cases of a new disease which was later named as AIDS was diagnosed in ... Read more

Pregnancy Is Possible if Husband Is Having HIV

Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta

Having been in a relationship for the last five years, Amit and Rupa decided to marry. Everything went on smoothly. The ... Read more

10 Warning Signs That You May Have Hiv

Dr.Sharmila Majumdar(PhD)

1. Weight LossUnexplained and sudden weight loss and reduced appetite may be a clear sign of any health issue, such as H ... Read more

Children With Hiv/aids

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Children with HIV/AIDSThanks to better testing of pregnant women for HIV and more effective anti-HIV treatment, fewer HI ... Read more

What can we done if you have had unprotected sex?

Dr.Sumeet Survase

What is unprotected sex?It is sex without any sort of contraceptionUsually means sex without wearing a condomThe DANGERU ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Hiv from barber shop? 

46581 Views
What is the risk of HIV transmission through a razor cut at a barber shop? If an pimples on face. Last m ...Read More

Hiv transmitted through barbers scissors

2094 Views
Hello doctor I recently had a haircut in a saloon and I had a minor cut from barbers scissors. I am very ...Read More

HIV from Potassium Alum at Barber Shop

1927 Views
Is there any chances of HIV transmission through used Potassium Alum at barber shop? I have one pimple ma ...Read More

REGARDING HIV

1559 Views
Sir/Madam recently I went to barber shop for shaving and there was a pimple near moustache and the shavin ...Read More

HIV transmission through razor cuts

1427 Views
Hello doctor! Yesterday evening after work I went for a haircut from which I got slight razor cuts which ...Read More

Hiv and hepatitis

75 Views
Dear Sir/ Ma'am, today i went to a haircut and I got a cut near my ears through a barber razor as he did ...Read More

HIV Transmission

92 Views
What are the chances of hiv transmission from an hiv positive female to an hiv negetive male due to cond ...Read More

Ways of contracting HIV

647 Views
I went for a haircut at a salon. While the place was well sanitized and clean, I'm now having doubts whet ...Read More

Hiv transmitted

579 Views
Barber shop can not change a razor small cut hiv transmitted. Barber shop razor cut is hiv transmitted

HIV transmission possiblity when use con

395 Views
Good morning sir, can HIV transmission possiblity when use condom, when we have discharge then remove con ...Read More

This question featured in :

Means of disease transmissionMeans of disease transmissionModes of transmission of infection
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.