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I am a medical student in sa and gotten a hiv blood splash injury on my finger and nail, what are the chances of transmission?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

If no open wound: likely very minimal. But get tested any way in about 3 months post-exposure just to be sure.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/28/2015

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A member asked:

I am a medical student in sa and gotten a hiv blood splash injury on my finger and nail, what are the chances of transmission?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Ali agreed

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