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I don't know needle type but heard when needle poke u can get hiv wheher hollow or no. i got pokef does this put me at rsk 4 hiv seriously worried help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

HIV exposure : For the most part, the only way you get HIV is by exposure to hiv. If you share a needle with an infected person, you can get it. If it was a clean needle, you will not.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Nothing to do but..: Get tested if you are concerned! it should be done three months after . Best !

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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