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A member asked:
I bought new earrings off ebay and didn't clean them. one of my ears bled when i was putting it on, what are my risk of getting hiv from the earrings?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Almost zero : If the risk of HIV infection after a needlestick injury with an hiv-contaminated hollow-bore needle, is approximately 0, 37% (or one chance out of 370), the risk of getting contaminated by a new earring is infinitesimal. I would say like the same risk of winning the jack pot of mega million lotto. Hope your earrings look nice: enjoy them, you are safe!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Small but not 0: You have a very small risk of HIV only if the previous wearer had HIV and contaminated the earrings. This is highly unlikely but not impossible. See your doctor and discuss getting tested, but only after some weeks as early on a negative test isn't accurate. If he/she thinks your risk is serious you can be treated to try and prevent infection now.
Answered 6/10/2014
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