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Hiv from speculum
Can I get hiv from unsterilized vagina speculum used in pap smear. I don't know whether speculum sterilized or not, but i was the first patient to go in and before that I have waited for 30 min. Will hiv live on speculum and can I get hiv from this
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Vaginal speculum is always sterilized before use.So no need to worry.
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Don't panic..
Its always sterilized..
Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts
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Depends... Consult on practo chat.
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Dr. Tarun Arya
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13 yrs exp
Jhansi
Instrument are always sterilized, need not to worry you will not get hiv positive
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Dr. Gunjan Saini
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14 yrs exp
Haridwar
Take proper knowledge about this first Chat online
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