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Hello, we recently got a new house guest. I have no reason to believe she has aids/hiv, but for the purpose of worrying let's pretend she does.
Could I catch it if she ..........
1. Used my lip gloss?
2. Used my vaginal cream? (cream you would put on your finger then on your vaginal area)( I don't know why she would do this, but I worry about it, I am going to hide it to stop the worrying)
What should I be careful of just to prevent any problems? Using the same soap okay? What about toothpaste?
Thanks for your time in helping me conquer a fear.
Well, there have been only few cases of HIV transmitted to people living together in the first place. But using lip gloss and vaginal cream doesnt pose a threat.
Dont share anything that has the risk of exchanging blood, vaginal fluid and or breast milk. So, do not share razors and toothbrushes-although the chance of contracting HIV even if you did is still very small. So, dont worry!
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| Comment | Thank you very much, you answered my questions just as I wanted, and I now have a much clearer picture of HIV/AIDS transmission, and how it is possible but not necessarily likely that I have the virus. I know not to be so stupid next time! Thanks also for such a swift response; I feel reassured and less worried now, though I guess I should still maybe take a test. Thankyou very much, very good advice, and you obviously know your stuff very well! :-) Many thanks, Extremely Worried Girl | ||
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Kristen Brannock, MPH
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.
Experience
I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college.
I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.
Education/Credentials
Master of Public Health
Health Behavior and Health Education
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
(formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)
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