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2025-04-16 13:15:25
While counting currency notes I found 2 notes are stick together due to blood. Later on I got minute scratch on hand . Does touching blood stains notes is a risk for HIV infection?
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Answered2025-04-25 06:41:46

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-04-21 02:00:58

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It's dry blood.  In dry blood no live virus , so no hiv possible.  Relax

Answered2025-04-20 19:19:05

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-04-20 15:39:03

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Answered2025-04-19 06:04:16

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Kindly connect Will help you.

Answered2025-04-18 08:34:08

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There is no risk of HIV from ur situation. You do not need HIV testing or PEP. Just wash hands with soap — that’s enough.

Answered2025-04-18 08:07:36

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Answered2025-04-18 07:59:58

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Not at all. Virus gets killed on exposure to room air.

Answered2025-04-22 15:13:07

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Need few more details for further management. Kindly consult

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Avoid fried food and spicy food and Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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