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Q: Blood Exposure and Aids

asked by: SixStringSamurai on May 19th, 2009

New User

Hello,
I have a case that has probably not been examined on here before. I have never had sex with anyone. Last Friday I attended a Heavy Metal concert. There was moshing, which I participated in, and someones blood got onto my hand. (moshing involves slamming, shoving, or jumping with another person) The blood that I came into contact with was limited to the top of my left hand in a very small amount. (not enough to cover the top of my hand) I'm worried because I'm not sure if I wiped my mouth with my hand. I do not think I did but I can't be sure. I had no open wounds nor did I have open sores/wounds in my mouth. I did have a slightly sore throat as I was recovering from a minor cold. I have noticed no abnormal symptoms other than being sore from the moshing activity. Am I just worrying too much?

Replies(3)

SixStringSamurai

replied on May 19th, 2009

New User

I just want to know if I have any risk of getting aids from this experience. The blood came from a young male.

Lydia32

replied on May 19th, 2009

Experienced User

You are probably worrying too much, but I don't blame you. Coming into contact with another person's blood (especially someone you don't know) can be really worrisome. Just remember, the person whose blood it was probably didn't have HIV and they have to have had it for you to get it.

If you are worried, it wouldn't hurt to get tested, just for your own peace of mind. There are clinics you can go to anonymously. Ask them there how often you should be tested. Sometimes it's at 3 months, 6 months, or a year after exposure. I think your risk is relatively low, but if this is going to weigh on you and make you worry every time you get a sore throat, then go get tested.

SixStringSamurai

replied on May 19th, 2009

New User

Thank you for the advice. Its just been in the back of my mind for the past few days, but I realize that there is little chance I have contracted any sickness. I may end up getting tested for some definitive piece of mind in the future. I'm mainly worried about the hassle my family will give me about it.

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