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Blood on nurse's glove

So last Sunday I was feeling sick and went to the hospital. There, they gave me IV medication. The room was full of patients and nurses. When I was done and ready to leave, I asked a nurse to take off the needle that gives access to the vein. I think that I saw some red stain on her glove, but I'm not completely sure.

Regardless of what scenario I can imagine involving HIV transmission in this case, can I assume that, due to the fact that HIV gets inactive/dead when it leaves its host, they would be impossible to happen?

Thanks in advance.
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366749 tn?1544695265
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This is not an HIV concern at all. Transmission of HIV has well defined routes, being shared here from time to time. Relax and move on with your life normally.
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Thanks, diver.
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