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Could hiv spread by unsafe blood draw?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

In clinical settings: Single use, disposable sterile needles are used. This does not create a risk for the tranmission of HIV to the person who is having their blood drawn.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/28/2020

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