Hello,
Thank you for posting your query at DoctorSpring. I can understand your concern.
I understand that you might be really worried about the transmission of infection. However, from the history that you provided the chances of infection seem quite less. The dried blood has less chances of carrying the virus, though its possible for the virus to remain alive for 7 days. Also since the quantity of blood was very minuscule.
Also there was no contact with the inside of the nostril, the inside of the nostril is the mucous membrane , not the rim.
Hence, i would say the chances are minimal. But to be on the safer side you could get a blood test done for detection of Hep B and C.
Also, it would be best to get yourself vaccinated for Hep B, getting vaccinated won't be helpful for the past episodes, but it will help to prevent any future chances of infection.
Hope this helps, Please feel free to discuss further.
Take care
Regards
Dr Kruti
Patient replied :
I feel good about what you're saying that if I didn't touch the lining of the nostril I wouldn't transit the disease. That was he basis of my question. My finger never entered my nose. I feel at ease that I don't need to get tested, though a vaccination in the future would ease any future paranoia or thoughts regarding hepatitis b can c trnsmission. Would you agree? Thanks
Hello
Thanks for your reply.
?If you are keep getting bothered by this fear of transmission, ?
I would recommend that you get a test done just to put your mind at ease. But technically it is not indicated.
The rim of the nostril is just the skin and not mucous membrane and hence chances of transmission are very low.
Getting vaccination ?(for Hepatitis B) ?done for the future is a good idea.
Probably you are already vaccinated as it is a common practice these days. Please check your medical records. ?
Take care
Patient replied :
As there was no break in the skin of the rim of the nostril and based on what youre saying, i believe transmission is pretty much impossible since i would have had to touch the lining of the nose is the mucous membrane is where i would have to had contact.
in regards to hgetting tested, it's not that im bothered by this fear of transmission, i was saying in my last reply that i felt good about what you were saying and that i didnt feel like i needed to get tested because of what i described in my oringinal question to you. i was only saying that getting vaccinated would be good in the future to possibly avoid a situation like this if it were ever to occur, which i doubt it will. i would say the same for anyone if they have had a situation like i described or even if they havent. would you agree that i really dont need to get tested since theres no risk here as i only touched the rim? i wasnt worried after your first response and i feel peace of mind so thats not an issue, and im certain that is why you recommended getting a test, correct? getting vaccinated would still be good like i said, for me or anyone as it's 2013 and medical science provides vaccines as such
Hello,
Sorry about the confusion,
Yes, the possibility of transmission is very less. (Not technically impossible - I hope you would understand a small risk chance might play as in every situation).
And yes you need NOT get tested. The only reason I suggested a test is because that is best reassurance for some individuals. To be honest I thought you were bit concerned or over worried about the possibility and that's the reason I suggest a test and said 'technically not indicated'. If that is not the case do not worry about it. Sorry about that.
And yes you can be in peace of your mind and enjoy your life.
Wish you good health
Hope this helps
Thank you.
Patient replied :
As there was no break in the skin of the rim of the nostril and based on what youre saying, i believe transmission is pretty much impossible since i would have had to touch the lining of the nose is the mucous membrane is where i would have to had contact.
in regards to hgetting tested, it's not that im bothered by this fear of transmission, i was saying in my last reply that i felt good about what you were saying and that i didnt feel like i needed to get tested because of what i described in my oringinal question to you. i was only saying that getting vaccinated would be good in the future to possibly avoid a situation like this if it were ever to occur, which i doubt it will. i would say the same for anyone if they have had a situation like i described or even if they havent. would you agree that i really dont need to get tested since theres no risk here as i only touched the rim? i wasnt worried after your first response and i feel peace of mind so thats not an issue, and im certain that is why you recommended getting a test, correct? getting vaccinated would still be good like i said, for me or anyone as it's 2013 and medical science provides vaccines as such
Hello,
Sorry about the confusion,
Yes, the possibility of transmission is very less. (Not technically impossible - I hope you would understand a small risk chance might play as in every situation).
And yes you need NOT get tested. The only reason I suggested a test is because that is best reassurance for some individuals. To be honest I thought you were bit concerned or over worried about the possibility and that's the reason I suggest a test and said 'technically not indicated'. If that is not the case do not worry about it. Sorry about that.
And yes you can be in peace of your mind and enjoy your life.
Wish you good health
Hope this helps
Thank you.