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Hiv exposure through cotton.
I went to a lab where they took my blood to do a test. The needle was sealed, but they used cotton that was probably used for another patient. My hand was sanitizer and the cotton was used immediately after the injection was removed.
Do I have risk of hiv or any other infections?
If so please inform what I need to do for hiv pep.
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usually no chances of infection
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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They almost use new cotton fo all patient.
U should confirm there only about cotton they use.
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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun
Pulmonologist
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
Not to worry.
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No issue of getting infection.
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
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7 yrs exp
Chennai
Usually they won't do such things for patients
Don't get stressed
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