Is a person at risk if they live with someone who has AIDS?

Question

I know someone who is living with someone who has AIDS, but they do not know the person has AIDs.

Answer 1

Of course. Normal daily contact doesn't spread it, but living in close quarters, stuff happens....

Answer 2

Not really, no.

Unless you are having unprotected sex or sharing needles there is no real risk of transmission from living in close quarters with a person with HIV.

It is important in certain situations that you be cautious and take extra care......
-any time you come into contact (or may come into contact) with ANYONES vomit, diarrhea, blood and other body fluids that may be stained with blood it is important to use GLOVES and clean up the fluid with a diluted mixture of bleach (1partbleach/9parts water is sufficient) on floors/counters. Clothes/towles/bedding that are soiled with blood, semen, vaginal fluids and/or breast milk can be soaked in cold water with a little bleach to remove stains. Ordinary soap and water will kill HIV! Wet garbage such as diapers, bandages, and menstrual products should be put in TWO plastic bags to prevent leaks.

Other than that (and not sharing razors/toothbrushes which you shouldn't do with anyone) there are no extra precautions needed.

And further to that, depending on the HIV+ persons stage of disease/immune function, the other people living in the house can be more of a threat to the HIV+ person than the HIV+ person is to the other people living in the house...... colds/flus/other illnesses can be an inconvenience for someone with normal immune function, but for someone whose immune system is not functioning it can be life threatening.

Answer 3

How is it that you know this person's " HIV/ AIDS" status and the one living there does not?

I would think that as long as your not sharing things like razors and toothbrushes that it is not a threat. I agree with the guy above me though when it comes to immune status. The HIV patient is immune compromised and the unaffected person can pass things on to the HIV patient, where it could turn into something more harmful. Use good judgment and you will be fine.

Answer 4

A person is at risk if they have contact with body fluids of a person with AIDS, including semen, pre-ejaculate, vaginal secretions, blood, breast milk, and cerebrospinal fluid. These body fluids all have a fairly high concentration of white blood cells. The HIV which causes AIDS lives and reproduces inside white blood cells.

Answer 5

Irregardless of risk or no risk the person living with the aids victim should know.

Answer 6

Not unless you plan on sleeping with this person, my uncle had AIDS and he lived with us for a while. Your not going to get AIDS from living with this person.

Answer 7

not unless your having unprotected sex with them or using Dirty needles After them. Eating off the same plate no risk drinking after them no risk.

Answer 8

only if there's a way you could contract it - generally by body fluid or blood (eg if you have unprotected sex, or share needles). you can't just catch it by being near them, or using the same bathroom/kitchen.

Answer 9

dont use same cutlery and you should be fine,
dont have sex,share needles,or share blood or fluids