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Risk?
I am currently 7 weeks pregnant. Yesterday when I went to the lab at my fertility doctor I noticed on the arm rest where you put your arm to get blood drawn there was 2 very small drops of blood. Not sure how old or new they were. I am worried if my arm or finger touched these spots if this is a risk? When I left I did antibacterial my hands. Thank you for your help.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum. Howver, there isn't much to add to the replies you had on the HIV community forum. HIV is not transmitted in the environment; even if the blood was HIV infected, had still been wet, and it had contacted you, there would be no risk. The virus is simply not transmitted that way. You should have no worries about this.
Regards-- HHH, MD
Regards-- HHH, MD
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Yes, even then. There is no information you can provide that would change my opinion or advice. Please stop worrying about this.
Ok thank you so much! Even if I had a ripped cuticle or something its still no risk?
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