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How To Confirm HIV Infection?

hi, I went to the doctor for a hernia check and did not use gloves. I recently cut my testicle shaving. Is there any risk of me catching hiv. I know im being dramatic but I suffer from anxiety which makes u worry more and think of the worst. The doctor had a few cuts on his lip but im not sure If he would ve touched his hands before treating me. I was surp rised he didn t wear gloves. Your advice would b appreciated. Thanks
posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2014
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Hi, you have no chance of having hiv. hiv cant spread by that way. Hiv can spread by sexual contact, blood to blood contact or from maternal to child. So no need to worry. just be relaxed. No neef of testing.
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How To Confirm HIV Infection?

Hi, you have no chance of having hiv. hiv cant spread by that way. Hiv can spread by sexual contact, blood to blood contact or from maternal to child. So no need to worry. just be relaxed. No neef of testing. thanks for using health care magic.