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If someone had 20 colonoscopies performed, should she get hiv and hepatitis tests done? does this pose a risk? thanks!

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: not a known risk factor for transmission of HIV. or Hepatitis

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 7/30/2015

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