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I think somebody stuck me with needle on my butt. i m afraid of hiv. can anyone tell me how the needlestick will feel. will i recognise it immediately?
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Mental Health: If one is assaulted they will usually know it. The wound would be visible and perhaps even bruised. If you cannot get this unique thoughts out of your mind then please get to a place where you can be tested for HIV and get past the worrying that you are doing.
Answered 6/10/2014
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