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2019-10-17 05:07:22
Is there any problem of taking prophylaxis medication, if somebody's blood come into contact with my wound and I don't know whether that person have hiv or not?
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don' take prophylaxis like this if u r not sure that person is hiv positive because that medication has severe side effect on body like on liver  and weakness
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dont take prophylaxis medication like this

Answered2019-10-17 05:24:16

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If possible do the HIV test of contacted blood and send report. Preferably get tested for HIV, if negative then no prophylaxis. If positive then consult online.

Answered2019-10-17 06:34:52

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Its best to get tested first. No need of prophylaxis if reports are negative.

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