I went to a friend's house with a canker sore...and used her spoon and fork...she has HBV...can i get the virus? aand one more thing...i was there when she was extracted with blood though i was not able to touch her blood or get pricked by the needle because i was 6 feet away from her.....
2007-01-26 22:12:32 · 7 answers · asked by *fairy_princessÜ 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
umm..i was the one with the canker sore...not her....
2007-01-26 22:25:06 · update #1
The chances of you contracting the virus are very unlikely unless she rubbed the fork and spoon on her sore then gave the utensil to you, for you to use. As far as the blood you can't get it through the air.
2007-01-26 22:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Now that I read your additional comments I will try to answer your question generally. But first, do you mean she has HBV or HIV? If she has either it you can definitely have it transmitted to you from direct contact with canker sores which usually cover a moist liquid base of body fluid that can reservoir the virus beneath the sore. As far as aids goes, the key is that most body fluids can host the aids virus, especially blood, but if you you were no where near her blood you have nothing to worry about in that particular instance.
2007-01-27 06:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by ron p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canker sores are caused by bacteria not viruses and they are not known to be communicable. You wouldn't get HPV is that what you mean, from using her spoon and fork. There has to be an exchange of bodily fluids much like that of HIV. I wouldn't worry too much but if you can't get it out of your mind a simple blood test will help resolve any answers. I would also abstain from any sexual contact until you are sure. The way the virus is transmitted is genital to genital, mouth to genital, and can be transmitted genital to hand to genital. Any transmission of saliva has not been shown to cause a concern. Now the hepatitis B virus depending on your age you may have gotten the vaccine as a child. You'd be more likely to get hepatitis A from someone by using their fork or spoon. Once you get hepatitis B you build immunity to it and then ithe symptoms go away after you get very ill.This is called remission. It is mostly transmitted via sexual contact, IV drug users, and blood transfusions. Canker sores are not known to cause transmission of any virus even though it is a sore, If you are that concerned I would go to the doctor and get it checked out. You should have symptoms if you did contract it within 3 weeks or so. She may not be contagious anymore anyway. Next time I would steer clear of anyone with a contractable virus until they are well.
2007-01-27 06:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by sweetnfoxychick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OH Dear, look here !!
Hepatitis B
Prevention
You can protect yourself from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by avoiding contact with the body fluids of someone whose health and sexual history are not known to you.
To prevent infection:
Use a condom when you have sex.
Do not share needles.
Wear latex or plastic gloves if you have to touch blood.
Do not share toothbrushes or razors. ******
The hepatitis B vaccine is the most effective
2007-01-27 06:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lorene 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to get a checkup ... you will know for sure then
2007-01-27 07:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by Luay14 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep; and now you are going to get real sick, and infect your family
2007-01-27 06:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't feel sad...May god bless you
2007-01-27 09:09:49 · answer #7 · answered by klnvsk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋