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Fear of hiv contraction
Yesterday I went to a restaurant and went to the washroom i tried to lock the door hook but I got cut on my finger,it was a minor cut and i immediately washed with soap and water..then i noticed blood oozing and i cleaned it immediately.the door hook was clean and devoid of Any blood stains or fluids as far as I remember...can i contract hiv like this ...I am so worried...do I need to test myself...is it possible to contract hiv like this ??? Please help... Doctors are like gods to me
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Having hiv related fear is not uncommon. Would advise you to consult for further detail history and proper treatment
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You can't get HIV like this.
There is a saying in Hindi,
चोर की दाढ़ी में तिनका
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Dr. Najeeb T
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7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Need to know more detailed history and clinical examination for further evaluation and management
Kindly consult 😊🙏
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
no, u wont get.Don't worry
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Dr. Rajbahadur Singh
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11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No..no chance.. don't be so panic and scared
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