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Got tested. the trainee, with gloves, pricked my finger, only a little blood came out. then, the trainer, with no gloves, helped squeeze the blood out of the prick on my finger. am i at risk for hiv, stds, or any disease bc lack of gloves on trainer?
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If there was no open wounds or cuts on hands of health worker, where there could be a transfer of blood from one person to another, than no problem. The lance to draw blood was a sterilized and disposable, one time use only.
Answered 4/23/2023
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No, no risk for HIV transmission in above scenario, check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.
Answered 4/24/2023
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