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Is there a hiv risk from dirty butterfly needle? what are my chances percent wise? i made a big mistake?
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If the needle is contaminated with fresh, HIV + blood, the risk of getting disease will be around 3 per 1,000 (0.3%). Good luck.
Answered 8/10/2023
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