Can AIDS be transmitted through blankets and bed sheets?

Under normal circumstances, HIV is not transmitted through blankets or bed sheets. There is only an extremely low risk in special situations involving contact with fresh bodily fluids. If concerned, it is recommended to seek medical advice promptly. The detailed explanation is as follows:

If blankets or bed sheets are used solely for regular sleeping and have not been contaminated with fresh bodily fluids—such as blood, semen, or vaginal secretions—from an HIV-infected individual, or if any such fluids present have already dried, the virus quickly becomes inactive due to the loss of a suitable environment for survival. In such cases, HIV cannot be transmitted through skin contact. Sharing or handling these items in daily life does not pose a risk of HIV transmission; routine washing and drying are sufficient.

If blankets or bed sheets have recently been contaminated with large amounts of fresh bodily fluids (e.g., unclotted blood or freshly ejaculated semen) from an HIV-positive person, and if the person coming into contact has open wounds or mucous membranes that directly touch the fresh fluids, there could theoretically be an extremely low risk of transmission. However, this scenario requires multiple coinciding factors and is highly unlikely in practice. It is not considered a primary route of HIV transmission.

When handling blankets or bed sheets, if visible fresh fluid contamination is found, wear gloves to clean up and thoroughly wash and disinfect the items. Avoid direct skin contact with unknown bodily fluids, especially when wounds are present. There is no need to panic about normally used bedding; maintaining good hygiene practices is adequate.