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Hi doc my friend in Ukraine studying medicine and while suturing he got a minute prick and he told bleeding stopped after few seconds what are the chances of getting hiv from this route is that minute amount is enough and I want to know is there any risk in getting hiv in barber shop razor cut.
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Chances to get HIV like this are extremely rare. But he should take PEP. That guarantees no Infection, if taken within 48 hrs. Please take private consult with audio video chat and then I can guide you properly and explain you.
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In your friend case risk is there in barbar shop no risk for razor cut
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