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What are the chances of being hiv positive if. minimal blood is spat into the eyes?
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Small, but possible: Hiv virus is generally not very transmissible. However, if blood of an infected individual gets on a mucous membrane, like the eye surface, transmission is possible. Depending on the viral load of the person who's blood it was (i.e. Are they being treated for hiv? If so lower viral load). Make sure you get an HIV test in several weeks, and practice safe sex until then.
Answered 8/15/2017
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