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I was travelling on a motorbike to office and i noticed the guy had bruises and wounds. the was no accident. but i have a small wound which is healing on my hands so am abit worried. is there any chance of getting hiv?
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Little or no risk: Exposure to blood following an accident is theoretically a risk for HIV or other blood borne viruses. However, in the 4 decades of the world-wide HIV epidemic, there have been no reported cases of this actsually happening. If you cared for an injured person and got blood all over yourself, it's a good idea to be tested. Otherwise no worries.
Answered 11/8/2020
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