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I reused glucometer lancet used on hiv patient a day before. risk of hiv transmission?

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

Yes: The risk is real. Please get tested to know if you have become infected, and stop re using needles, lancets or anything like that

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/25/2020

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A member asked:

I reused glucometer lancet used on hiv patient a day before. risk of hiv transmission?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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