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A member asked:
Is hiv transmission possible when you prick yourself with a nail, right after an infected person gets pricked by it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes, and...: You know, and I know, that this isn't a credible scenario. I've spent a lifetime around nails and accidental sticks are very uncommon. I believe that you injected drugs with a freshly-used needle and are now concerned, as you well should be. Phone your physician now and ask about post-exposure prophylaxis.
Answered 7/10/2014
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