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If i had gotten maybe gotten hiv frm a razor cut 2yrs ago because smbdy was self harming and i got sick and felt beter in 2 days does it mean im clean?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No: IF you were exposed to HIV then the only way to be clean is to have no further exposures for a minimum of 6 months and test negatvie at that time. If you are concerned you should see a doctor and get tested.

Answered 10/12/2014

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get checked.: One should do Blood test immediately, 6 months and 1 year later for HIV test if there is suspicious of contracting HIV or after having close contact with Body fluids.

Answered 10/12/2014

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A member asked:

If i had gotten maybe gotten hiv frm a razor cut 2yrs ago because smbdy was self harming and i got sick and felt beter in 2 days does it mean im clean?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Masiello answered

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

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