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Lancet risk
Hi all, my question is, is it possible to be infected with HIV by using a lancet if the needle of the lancet has HIV positive blood on it?
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The only risks for HIV in adults are:
1) Having unprotected anal or vaginal sex, or
2) sharing intravenous needles with IV drug users.
A lancet is not an intravenous needle. If you do not engage in one of the two activities I listed above, you will never have to worry about HIV.
1) Having unprotected anal or vaginal sex, or
2) sharing intravenous needles with IV drug users.
A lancet is not an intravenous needle. If you do not engage in one of the two activities I listed above, you will never have to worry about HIV.
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Thank you for the response, I only ask because I used a lancet for a HIV test and got sick 3 weeks later (chills and fatigue) which I thought could be perfect timing for ARS if the lancet had blood on it. I realise this could be a coincidence and anxiety. I take it I don't need another test then? Thank you
You had ZERO risk for HIV.
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