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I have ocd and anxiety. is there hiv if cotton was reused. nurse cleaned my skin with cotton and then gave vaccine after cleaning skin. so can i get hiv if cotton contained fresh blood which was used on prev patient 1min ago ?
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No, there is no HIV transmission risk in above scenario from inanimate surfaces. Check cdc.gov hiv-transmission for clarification. Talk to your doc about getting help for your OCD/anxiety.
Answered 2/20/2023
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Dr. Pasniciuc correctly identifies here that your OCD/anxiety should be addressed. Pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation are all potential interventions for this type of problem. Ask your doc about these possibilities, and who you can be referred to in your area
Answered 3/30/2023
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