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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Contact With HIV Infected Blood?
Question: someone crazy scratch me intentionally with blade and that person is hiv positive fortunately the cut is not deep it didn't bleed but when I put alcohol it stings .. hes known to be doing that to scare and probably spread his deases.. Im freaking out now Coz he might spiked it with hes blood coz as i said hes been doing that and i never thought that im gonna be hes victim aswell What are the chances of me being exposed
Brief Answer:
Practically no chance.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You need not worry. I understand the weird instance you faced. The chances of getting HIV is practically nil as there are less chances of fresh blood. I advise you to take a HIV PCR test after 6-7 weeks or HIV ELISA test after12 weeks. Remember the tests are for your mental satisfaction and confirmation. Practically speaking according to me you stand no chances of getting HIV infection.
Hope I answered your query
A review will be appreciated
Dr Sheetal Verma
Practically no chance.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You need not worry. I understand the weird instance you faced. The chances of getting HIV is practically nil as there are less chances of fresh blood. I advise you to take a HIV PCR test after 6-7 weeks or HIV ELISA test after12 weeks. Remember the tests are for your mental satisfaction and confirmation. Practically speaking according to me you stand no chances of getting HIV infection.
Hope I answered your query
A review will be appreciated
Dr Sheetal Verma
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