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Hi sir iam a social helper daily i will go to hospital for people last week i will go hospital and my cutted foot put on hiv blood is it any risk?

Q: hi sir iam a social helper daily i will go to hospital for people last week i will go hospital and my cutted foot put on hiv blood is it any risk?

: Your question was already answered by Dr. Handsfield. There is no risk because HIV in blood spot on the floor does not last long to cause harm.

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Your question was already answered by Dr. Handsfield. There is no risk because HIV in blood spot on the floor does not last long to cause harm.

Answered 12/11/2022

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A member asked:

Hi sir iam a social helper daily i will go to hospital for people last week i will go hospital and my cutted foot put on hiv blood is it any risk?

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