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At work my coworker accidentally spit on my sleeve of my shirt next to a healed cut it was alot i didnt change but i rolled my sleeve up and used a alcohol wipe for my hands am i at risk for any virus like covid or hsv,hiv?
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I don’t think you are at risk for infection. You did the right thing by cleansing with alcohol. Good luck
Answered 10/19/2021
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If the wound was closed and the spit didn’t contain any blood then it is considered as a low risk exposure. Contact your primary care provider also
Answered 10/19/2021
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