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used syringe
i would like to ask is there any risk of hiv from receiving a scratch or poke from a used syringe outside of healthcare setting? i notice a sharp pain in a shop and when i look at my hand there is a break of skin, however no blood were drawn, when i press the scratch area, only some transparent/clear liquid came out. is there any risk?
thx for the answer teak, this is different from a needlestick in healthcare right? also the tip of the syringe would not have active virus due to exposure to environment, am i right?
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