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Expert: Terry B - 10/23/2008


Question
Hi,

I just want to know if you think this is ok

If I cleaned the carpet and floor with Dettol and wiped the toilet seat with Dettol wipes (My mam let the workman use the toilet) and I wiped the taps with anti bacterial wipes

Do you think that is clean enough?
Especially the toilet, should I clean it more?

Do you think if they did have AIDS that everything would have been cleaned enough?

Thanks

Answer
Dear Nicola:

Peace.  HIV is transmitted when sufficient blood, semen, or vaginal secretions containing the virus make contact with sores, broken skin or mucous membranes of another person.  I don't see any of these fluids present in what you describe, nor do I see any exposure.  While it's great that you cleaned up the place so nicely, I don't see any risk of HIV transmission.

Best to you and yours,

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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