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I was walking the track this morning other people where their as well then i noticed blood on my arm but no one had touched me at all i wiped it off with my hand no open cuts or sores hiv risk im really scared please help what are my chances?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Be calm.: I don't see anything in this scenario that increases your risk for getting HIV. I hope you were wearing a mask due to COVID 19 risks.

Answered 6/1/2020

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A member asked:

I was walking the track this morning other people where their as well then i noticed blood on my arm but no one had touched me at all i wiped it off with my hand no open cuts or sores hiv risk im really scared please help what are my chances?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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