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Hello doctor, i touch dry blood on some string ( cotton from doctors) without realizing i pop some pimples on my face and scratch my skin, saw a little blood. now i get hiv anxiety attack. is this a realistic risk or my anxiety acting up?

Q: hello doctor, i touch dry blood on some string ( cotton from doctors) without realizing i pop some pimples on my face and scratch my skin, saw a little blood. now i get hiv anxiety attack. is this a realistic risk or my anxiety acting up?

: It's your anxiety. There is no risk of HIV.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It's your anxiety. There is no risk of HIV.

Answered 6/13/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 6/14/2023

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, i touch dry blood on some string ( cotton from doctors) without realizing i pop some pimples on my face and scratch my skin, saw a little blood. now i get hiv anxiety attack. is this a realistic risk or my anxiety acting up?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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