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i was washing cloth several other clothes , then i washed it hes yesterday when i came across apair of socks with blood which was uses on monday . the sock was in a bag with several other clothes , i washed it with my hands i had an open wound , could i be infected . note the sock is the one which had blood . then i washed.
Dear Akello:
Peace. Between the probable drying of the blood on the sock(and desiccation of cells that might have contained HIV), the dilution of any fluids in the wash water, and at least partial healing of your cut (you were not actively bleeding into the wash water), there is no risk of HIV transmission in what you describe.
Sincerely,
Terry
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Terry B
Expertise
Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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