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I was using a cutting tool at work. the tool cut my finger and it bled couple drops of blood.the tool has been used by other workers before me.i worried if someone got cut right before me, is there risk of getting hiv? should i get test? thanks

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: Nobody in the world ever caught HIV from such an event. If there wasn't obvious wet blood on the tool before you were cut, you were not at risk. Don't get tested.

Answered 1/6/2020

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