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A member asked:
I think i got someones blood or dry blood in my nose what are the chances of hiv risk i blew my nose right after and did not see any but was not sure?
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No worries: People in such a scenario need not worry. Random occurences like these are not known transmitters of HIV disease.
Answered 9/22/2018
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