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Is the eye one of hiv transmission route

2018-07-10 14:46:19
Blood drop from an hiv patient splashed into my eye. Can this cause hiv infection. It was mixed with blood.
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It is possible for the HIV to transmit through this route but the chance is less. I would advise you to check for HIV now and then 90 days after exposure for confirmation. If there are any changes or problems you feel in your body kindly visit the nearest ER.

Answered2018-07-11 07:16:33

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