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Can aids enter through the wound of a rapid examination needle when an aids patient touched the wound and had blood in his hand?

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju
Dr. Tinuola Adeyanjuanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 41 years experience
There is possibility of HIV transmission but it is very low. It is however best to be evaluated and be on post exposure prophylaxis if that happened.
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Answered Oct 30, 2022
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Dr. Frank Kuitems
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes HIV is blood-borne and is passed thru blood usually. in the situation you describe the odds of contracting HIV are very low. Recommend testing through primary care physician or health department. they will also be able to give you specific advice regarding the time interval for testing, and if any medication is indicated post exposure to HIV.
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