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REUSED NEEDLE

Hello doctors i m from India.i went for regular blood test.i didn't noticed whether the nurse used new needle on me or not.she used hollow needle for blood testing(venipuncture method).I m really scared please help me.Is it possible to get hiv from reused hollow needle while blood testing?
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You're not listening--they don't re-use syringes so don't worry what the chances are.
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But what are the chances of getting hiv through used hollow needles?
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Nurses don't re-use needles unless you live in Africa maybe.No risk.
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