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Hello - A coworker who was "talking with their hands" accidentally back-handed me the other day right in the mouth. Upon doing this, my lip was cut (I think on my tooth) and one of my teeth also made a tiny cut on his finger. I am trying to find out the likelihood of contracting HIV this way - is it likely that the cut on his finger would begin to bleed so instantaneously that the blood could have gotten on my cut lip and/or in my mouth? I ran to the sink and rinsed my mouth for a few seconds and then immediately rinsed my mouth and lip with vodka (work in a restaurant). I am a mommy and am so scared that I could have gotten HIV :/
Dear Jamie:
Peace. I read much urgency in your message so I will give a quick answer: There is no way you could have contracted HIV in the manner you describe. For more detail, feel free to read through this forum and the many answers to similar questions.
Have a great day.
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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