A member asked:

My blood taken for blood test widout wearing gloves,he used new injection,removed d cover&placed it on table before taking blood.is transmit hiv to me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. John Chiu answered

Unlikely: Unless the table was recently contaminated with HIV infected blood (within hours) and the needle touches the table, there is no risk . Nonetheless, the hygienic practice can be improved.

Answered 11/8/2014

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