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A member asked:
I have a cut on my finger from a lancet cut.can i become infected with hiv from a frozen bottle which is used to store viral load plasma vials?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No worries: In the entire worldwide HIV/AIDS epidemic, nobody has ever been known to catch HIV from an exposure like this. There is no risk at all and you needn't worry about it -- even if you failed to wear gloves or use other barriers, as probably advised. If further concerns, speak with the infection control professionals at the institution or lab where the viral load specimens are tested or handled.
Answered 5/2/2015
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