Hi, I was Travelling in a flight and used restroom... When washing my hand it keep touching the wash basin as it is very small in the flight. After that with the same hand I had food, touched my eyes and nose. What if that wash basin had some STIs or hiv infected blood or body fluids and I touched the same with my hand and kept the same hands in my mouth, eyes and nose. Do I get infected with any STIs or hiv by this incident and Do I need to take any test? Thanks!

I have never heard of sexually transmitted infections (STI) or HIV passing this way. There would be no need to go for a test from this situation.

It is great that you are washing your hands as that is the best way to reduce the chance of getting other types of viruses like the common cold or flu.

I don’t know your full history or personal situation but if you find that you worry about getting STI or HIV it may be worthwhile talking with a health professional. Worrying about STI and HIV can cause stress to the body and there are different techniques that can help with this. If this sounds like your situation let us know if you need assistance finding a health professional that can help with this.

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This answer was posted on July 8, 2014.

This answer was updated on February 7, 2022.

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