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I'm going to have a HIV test tomorrow
Dear Doctor,
I'm going to have an HIV test tomorrow at a clinic belongs to NYC HHC. I have a question? Is there possibility that I got infected if the doctor there had mis-operated something? For example, if the doctor use a used needle to get my blood sample or use an unsterilized item on my wound, or something like that?
I'm really anxious about my health. Ok, I know I'm over anxious. But I really don't want to worry the HIV issues any more.. I want to have an ordinary and normal life!
Thank you very much!!
I'm going to have an HIV test tomorrow at a clinic belongs to NYC HHC. I have a question? Is there possibility that I got infected if the doctor there had mis-operated something? For example, if the doctor use a used needle to get my blood sample or use an unsterilized item on my wound, or something like that?
I'm really anxious about my health. Ok, I know I'm over anxious. But I really don't want to worry the HIV issues any more.. I want to have an ordinary and normal life!
Thank you very much!!
Clinic's have to follow strict guidelines when sterilizing equipyment.Also,They would never re-use a syringe when taking a blood sample from you.Stop worrying and don't be afraid.
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