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I recently got fresh blood on my finger, don't think i had any cuts. however 2 weeks later i have sore throat and feel rubbish. worried i have hiv. ?

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Dr. William Simon answered

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HIV RISK: Unlikely without direct exposure. Would suspect something else as a cause of symptoms.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/17/2015

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A member asked:

I recently got fresh blood on my finger, don't think i had any cuts. however 2 weeks later i have sore throat and feel rubbish. worried i have hiv. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Simon answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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