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A member asked:

Had tiny drop of blood in my left eye from a person of unknown hiv status, what are my chances assuming the person is hiv positive.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Unknown status: Most people do not know their HIV status. I suggest an urgent care visit for testing.

Answered 9/21/2016

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