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Man spitting blood near trash can.a plastic spoon was near & i touched it with a napkin¬iced small wet spot on finger. accidently rub eye. hiv/hcv?
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Probably slight: chance only but get tested for both in 1 month.
Answered 6/14/2016
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No risk, no worry: Nobody ever gets HIV, HCV, or any other blood borne infection by indirect contacts like this. No risk, nothing to worry about.
Answered 6/15/2016
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