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Dr i had a bike accident yesterday and i got open wound in my leg and hand and people in road do some cloth wrap around my hand to stop bleeding as first aid i don't know who they are i there is any risk of hiv?
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Transmission would require that they had HIV and their blood entered your bloodstream. Call your local public health department and get their advice.
Answered 12/16/2022
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