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I did an examination in a very well-known and famous laboratory and i just suspected that he used the needle again on more than one patient. is this a reasonable doubt, or is this obsessive? just a suspicion. i did not see anything. do i need hiv t?

Q: i did an examination in a very well-known and famous laboratory and i just suspected that he used the needle again on more than one patient. is this a reasonable doubt, or is this obsessive? just a suspicion. i did not see anything. do i need hiv t?

: No, these thoughts are not reasonable. There is no need to test for HIV.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No, these thoughts are not reasonable. There is no need to test for HIV.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Likely HIV related anxiety, there are now clear procedures (single use kits) followed in all blood drawing facilities, no need to test for this reason.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 5/8/2023

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A member asked:

I did an examination in a very well-known and famous laboratory and i just suspected that he used the needle again on more than one patient. is this a reasonable doubt, or is this obsessive? just a suspicion. i did not see anything. do i need hiv t?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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