More HIV worrying.... Blood on toilet paper

[panicked1]

Hi again guys,

Another HIV concern

So I had just used the loo and after having wiped I noticed some bright red streaks on just one piece of toilet paper. I checked to see whether or not this could be my blood by wiping again, but no, I'm clean and there are no marks.

Have I possibly just wiped HIV + blood up in my anal area? I know HIV can't survive outside the body for long but if it is wrapped up in layer upon layer of toilet tissue then could this effectively act as a barrier from the environment - thus preventing the HIV from dying? Do I require PEP medication?

Please help, feeling nervous and I have my last exam tomorrow adding to the stress!

[Annie0904]

No you will be fine, nothing to worry about.

[panicked1]

Is there not a chance that HIV could have survived if it wasn't exposed to the elements?

[Annie0904]

On tissue even wrapped up it wouldn't survive. I would thing it was more likely to be blood from yourself anyway. I have wiped before and noticed blood from piles and it only takes one wipe to clean it.