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HIV from speculum

2022-07-31 14:18:19
I did pap test and I have doubt that speculum is sterlized or not .if it is not sterlized what is chance of transmitting hiv from unsterilized speculum.
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Answered2022-08-04 02:56:23

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Answered2022-07-31 14:40:42

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Answered2022-07-31 14:26:17

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Very unlikely Don't worry take proper knowledge about this first chat online for guidance

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HIV virus does not live on object surfaces for long, so very less chance

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You need to consult for this..Detailed history needed

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