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Hi docs i came in contact with the blood of unknown person. his blood was on my hand. earlier i got small cut little bleeding. so what's risks for hiv.

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Dr. Evans Prieston
Dr. Evans Priestonanswered
Pharmacology 45 years experience
Blood Exposure: It's difficult to predict, but there is additional concern in addition to hiv. Hepatitis and other blood borne diseases can be transmitted through exposure. I would recommend that you see your doctor and get screened for hiv, hepatitis, and other blood borne diseases.
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