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What are the risks of being infected with hiv hep b/c using bank notes
First I would like to highlight that I suffer from ocd. So I apologise if I sound silly. 2 months ago I used a bank note to sniff some cocaine..my partner and me both checked and there was no visible blood on the note.
I am just concerned over the risk of contracting a blood borne virus due to my stupidity. I have had a hiv test recently and it was negative. Do u think I am over reacting and can rest assured I have not contracted anything.
I am just concerned over the risk of contracting a blood borne virus due to my stupidity. I have had a hiv test recently and it was negative. Do u think I am over reacting and can rest assured I have not contracted anything.
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Of all the possible risks of snorting cocaine, sharing a bank note to do so is the least risky. No risk for HIV - if you want to ask about Hep B and C, post in those forums. You can find a list here: https://www.medhelp.org/forums/list
This situation would have never exposed you to HIV, whether there was blood or not. Out of the body, the virus is so unstable and unable to infect. The only ways HIV is spread are:
-Unprotected anal/vaginal penetrations.
-Sharing needles to inject drugs with.
NO tested is needed after this situation.
-Unprotected anal/vaginal penetrations.
-Sharing needles to inject drugs with.
NO tested is needed after this situation.
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