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HIV from neddle/syringe lyion the floor
Sir, is there any chance of HIV infection if anyone steps on an injection neddle/syringe or blood sample collection neddle/syringe lying on the floor of a hospital premises? Is there any fear if there is any wound on the foot in this incident?
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There is no fear because the HIV virus can't survive away from the human body for more than two hours.
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It's hard to say . If needle is contaminated with that hiv person . . Also hiv virus won't stay long on surface ....
So for sure . U can visit near doctor do proper blood test . Also take tetanus injection as if it's needle contaminated with soil
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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of fear of infection of HIV .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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