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Prick in theatre

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I have went to movie yesterday ...I got something prick sensation in my elbow but no blood...I forgeted it and watched movie..after coming home Iam really worried...if there is a needle in the seat....will it transfer hiv to me...do I need testing
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No, these things sound to be the imagination of an anxious mind.  First, HIV is not transmitted from a prick of any sort even needle.  Air is exposed to the item that pricks.  This inactivates the virus. The only ways that people get HIV is to have unprotected vaginal or anal sex or share IV drug needles used to inject (INJECT) drugs.  Second, this likely didn't happen.
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Thank you last question  what if I got a blood...because I have a small red poke iam worrying about that...last question please
Same thing, pricks are not injections. The end is exposed to air, it is NO risk.
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