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You're very welcome! (I've always wanted to live like a hermit!)
Regards,
RubyWitch
Don't feel bad, we get asked this all the time and never blame people for wondering who we are! It's a fair question.
None of us on this forum are doctors. Many of us are people who are or have been in the medical field. Some of us are writing from very personal experience. Some of us are writing from years of learning from the HIV Specialist doctors who helped run this forum. Some of us are writing from doing a great deal of research because a loved one or friend has HIV. None of us post anything that we are not 100% sure of. We all have access to up to date research and clinical studies. We are also overseen by Moderators with much experience and knowledge in the area of HIV. While we are not "experts," as such, I would like to reassure you that you can trust the information you receive from MH.
I have included a link that contains the 800 number for HIV/AIDS Hot Lines for virtually the entire country.
I hope I have reassured you a little.
Regards,
RubyWitch
http://www.projectinform.org/hotlines/
It's a new and scary world out there............
Your risk of contracting HIV from this "exposure" is virtually nonexistent
The ONLY reason to even consider HIV testing would be for psychological peace of mind. Testing is not medically warranted.