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A member asked:
Of drs who went to africa to care hiv folks and have hiv? found out my dr worked for hiv in africa.now terrified he might have it. he gave me a shot
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HIV questions: Probably very few if any. One does not get HIV by caring for the infected. In fact, in all of the world, there are no cases of HIV infection from casual contact. You are at no risk and should admire your doctor, not fear him.
Answered 6/10/2014
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