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Hiv risk after touching blood, should i be concerned?
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HIV Blood spill risk: From a needle stick with blood from someone who is HIV infected the risk is 0.3%. The risk from a blood spill of HIV on a skin surface that is intact is infinitesimally low. The area should be thoroughly washed after exposure and if it is healthcare related reported to your supervisor and employee health. If it is outside the healthcare environment you may consider testing (everyone should be!).
Answered 6/10/2014
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