Question

Can HIV be transmitted through water into open wounds?

4 November 2021. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.

I found a closed bottle with some water and cotton inside. I used this water to clean an open wound. Can I get HIV?

Answer

Answer: Josh Peasegood

Hi

Thanks for asking the question and letting us post online,

In short, No. HIV can’t survive in water. Using water you found to pour onto an open wound will not transmit HIV. This link should answer any further questions about HIV transmission.

Hope this helps.