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I was using a car vacuum machine at the gas station, i scraped myself on my hand on the actual machine near where the coins go in and while trying to get the tubing into my car. the area wasnt visibly soiled with anything, i did bleed. hiv/hep risk?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Why and how would you imagine risk for HIV or other blood borne infections in this situation? Of course no risk at all. Safe sex and avoiding needle sharing are all you need to provide maximum protection. (And hepatitis B vaccination if not yet done.)

Answered 7/25/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HIV or Hep B/C cannot be transmitted in above presented scenario. Skin or soft tissue infections remain possible and watching the wound until healed is recommended.

Answered 7/25/2023

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