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Thought i have foreign body in my heel but ultrasound can't detect anything but suggest that i might be poked by some kind of small needle. at the time i got poked yesterday, i couldn't find any needle at all, no blood, no bleeding. am i at risk hiv?
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If you are concerned, then get a test done. That is the only way to rule it out for sure. It could be the sensation in your heel was due to something else. But, a negative test would alleviate your anxiety. So, ask your doctor for an HIV test. Good luck!
Answered 7/13/2023
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No risk for HIV in such circumstances. Make sure you are up to date with your tetanus shot, watch the area until healed as superficial infections remain possible.
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