I have a roommate who I suspect may have hiv. He always has unprotected sex with prostitutes and stuff like that...Can I have HIV from him if he has it? We share the same bathroom but I am always careful about using my own toothbrush and razor. So what can I do to avoid infection ??
2006-11-18 01:42:38 · 13 answers · asked by Scared 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
You cannot catch the HIV virus by living with someone who is infected..... except if:
You have unprotected sex with the person;
You share needles with that person;
According to The CDC Universal Precausions, you cannot contract his HIV virus by contact with his:
•feces
•nasal secretions
•sputum
•perspiration/sweat
•tears
•urine
•vomitus
•saliva
And That's My Best Answer!
2006-11-18 03:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid having sex, sharing needles or exchanging body fluids..
The HIV virus has not been proven to be contagious though casual contact. Keeping your toothbrush and other personal hygienic care product separate will decrease your concern and any chance of contracting the disease. I also recommend you maintain a clean home.
2006-11-18 01:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you aren't having sex, aren't doing any blood-siblings rituals, and he isn't breast-feeding you (x_x), you'll be fine. You should however have this conversation about his chances of developing HIV if it does bother you. I suggest you don't share razors, toothbrushes and other stuff that may at some point get exposed to his bodily fluids.
You can only get AIDS from bodily fluid exchanges. Blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk.
2006-11-18 02:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by afanforxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are three ways to get HIV infection by sex ,blood,or from mother to her fetus or breast fed baby it is not transmitted through toothbrush but you should avoid using the same razor and you may advice your friend to avoid unprotected sex because it will get him many sexual transmitted diseases not only HIV
2006-11-18 01:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by hadeel a 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you suspect that your roommate has HIV for the lifestyle you describe, you need to find a new roommate. His lifestyle could hurt you more than his unconfirmed HIV. If you are going to continue living together ask him to get tested regularly, you do not need the stress of not knowing.
2006-11-18 01:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by ebosgramma 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
HIV destroys your immunity to different viruses, no longer muscle problems. i could be demanding over sharing a bathing room although (all of us pee in the bathe). in simple terms share your concerns with your wellbeing practitioner and that i'm specific you're great. no longer something incorrect with sharing snacks.
2016-10-22 07:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIV needs blood to blood transfer. Unless you have unprotected sex with him, you are all set.
2006-11-18 01:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To prevent HIV, do not share your personal items with him, and do not touch his body fluid which includes blood, semen, saliva, and pus. And do not have sex with him.
2006-11-18 01:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To avoid infection:
1/ Don't have sex with your room mate
2/ Don't share needles with your room mate
3/ Don't share any body fluid with your room mate
That's about it.
2006-11-18 01:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, your safe, just dont have sex with him and always keep your razor in your room, and yr toothbrush too.
2006-11-18 01:45:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋