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Doctor, I had a blood draw on Saturday for Cbp and right after, cotton was placed on the site. After removing cotton There was a blood on cotton am not sure it’s mine or someone , but I washed it immediately and left it to air. This yesterday morning (Tuesday) I noticed mild throat pain near my palate. I’m worried — could that situation expose me to HIV, or is this likely just irritation or dryness?”
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Very minimal chances.
No need to worry as this is a very low risk exposure.
Symptoms are not related to HIV.
Dont be alarmed.
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HIV infection does not appear like this.
In all probability the blood on the cotton was yours only
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Can help you kindly consult and provide me some reports i will be suggesting you some check ups
It happened to my colleague also recently but you need to be treated soon
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Your throat pain is more likely due to allergy or dryness or infection or more than one of these factors, but unlikelydue to HIV.
Share results of complete blood picture.
Take combiflam one every 8hours for 3 to 4 days.
Do hot saline gargles, drink warm fluids.
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No need to worry most of the times when immediately cotton is applied on site after taking blood sample it leaves one or few drops of blood also throat pain could be of mild infection due to some other reason for further kindly contact through whatsApp nine nine nine 9 six six 6909
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You dont get HIV instantly
It takes years to develop a symptom
So no your throat scratching is not HiV
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Hi! Please don’t worry — HIV cannot be transmitted in this way.
Once blood is exposed to air (as on a cotton ball), the virus becomes inactive within seconds. There’s no risk of HIV infection from a cotton swab or dried blood contact with your skin.
Your mild throat irritation is unrelated — it’s most likely due to dryness, mild viral infection, or anxiety after the event.
You don’t need any HIV test for this exposure. However, if you have ongoing anxiety, I can guide you on when and how to do a screening test just for peace of mind.
You’re safe — no need to worry about HIV from that incident.
— Dr. Yash Duragkar, MD (Medicine) .
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Hey, dnt worry. No one is exposed to HIV in such a way. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96.
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After blood drawn a cotton swab is put to prevent extra blood to ooz that comes on cotton. It's your blood.
U have created a seen by over reacting.
Sore throat is common in this season its not hiv
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BETADINE GARGLE ADD 3ML SOLUTION IN HOT TO WARM WATER GARGLE IT BEFORE MEALS TWO TIMES.
AZEE500 ONE PER DAY AFTER FOOD FOR 3TO5 DAYS.
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MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 3TO5 DAYS. I M A SR CITIZEN RETIRED DOC FROM ART CENTER GOVERNMENT SECTOR.
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It is your blood only
For throat pain u can take
Tab.Azithromycin 250mg (1-0-1)after food for 5 days
Salt water gargle 2 times a day
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Dr. Lavanya Ravi
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Highly unlikely that you got hiv.
Just to be sure get a hiv test done from nearest hospital
Could just be a coincidence
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Please consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
U hav sore throat symptoms
Consult online will guide you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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It will not cause any problem
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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No risk
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