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Dear Drs

I went for an hiv duo test 40 days at a private clinic in london, i dont have a fear of needles however i did not see the doctor take the needle out of the packaging later that night i removed the bandage and it woz still bleeding at first i thought nothing of it however then i started to get symptoms as follows from the time i had the test done

2 weeks - a mild cold with catarrh lasting for a few days
4 weeks - a ulcer on my throat however had no difficulty in swallowing and throat was not sore at all and skin goes red easily when i scratch
5 weeks - vomiting and diarrhea with loss of appetite (vomiting diarrea only lasted for a day).

my questions are is it possible the dr used a dirty needle on me, if so how big is the risk as she withdrew blood and more importantly are these symptoms suggesting hiv infection.

King regards

Babz
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thank you for a prompt answer,however will you please tell me whether or not these symptoms are hiv related.

many thanx
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Medical professionals do NOT re-use needles, period.
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