I sat on a chair after someone with hiv and when I put my hand on the chair and pressed it my body down i felt and prick and when i checked the chair it had a screw lose but i looked inside my hand it didnt have any openings or cut it just had a red indentation. can i get hiv?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Yes, it is definite chance of HIV infection. If the previous patient has HIV than you have a chance to develop HIV. But when the previous patient is pricked is also important. if he had pricked on previous day that it is not a problem of concern. but before you can come to conclusion you should star ART (Anti Retroviral Therapy).thnx
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