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If the fresh blood of hiv+ person drops on open wound of a normal person, then hiv can transmit, how much % chances are there?
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Exposure: This is similar to an accidental exposure that can occur in healthcare delivery, a needle stick, cut or splash of patient fluid into eye or nose of provider. Hiv transmission can occur, but risk is low. Mandatory to report the exposure, receive risk counseling, obtain baseline levels and medication until period of risk and monitoring is over. Usually 6 to 12 months. Don't hide, get care.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Small but real: The risk of this type of exposure is likely similar to the risk of developing HIV from sharing a needle with someone who is HIV infected which has been estimated to be about 0.67% per exposure or about 1 in 150.
Answered 5/12/2015
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