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A 27-year-old male asked:
The nurse who was taking blood from aids patients touched a wound on my finger that was caused by the prick of a quick test needle. can this aids be transmitted? thank you?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Zero risk of HIV both for the nurse and to you.
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Reviewed Oct 30, 2022
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
HIV transmission is not possible in described scenario. HIV related anxiety is possible otherwise and you should discuss options with your PCP.
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Answered Oct 29, 2022
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