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Hi, I got hiv test from Dr. Lal path labs which was negative but out of obvious anxiety I failed to notice if the nurse took out a new needle. I think she used a vacutainer needle but she just took it out of a box. She did not open a new pack or something. Could I be exposed to hiv this way? Do I need testing over this exposure? A detailed answer would be highly appreciated.
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No risk no test nothing to worry.
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No dear. Be relax. Do not overthink.
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They use new needle only.
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Dear user. Thanks for the question. HIV spread through Contact between broken skin, wounds, or mucous membranes and HIV-infected blood or blood-contaminated body fluids. Deep, open-mouth kissing if both partners have sores or bleeding gums and blood from the HIV-positive partner gets into the bloodstream of the HIV-negative partner. HIV can not spread through saliva.
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They don't reuse any needle So don't worry about it.
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