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stabbed,the Incubation period
Hi，i come from china，when i was 15 years old ，i picked up an used syringe from hospital. when playing， i get stabbed by that syringe. As it is so long ago， i have forgot the details. Now, 13 years passed ，i fell all right now. can i be a hiv+ ？how long will the Incubation period be ? need i have an test ?
will that be a risk to be stabbed 2 minutes later of get that syringe ？just a not very deep stab.
We cannot determine your situation from what you describe.
Yes, people can have HIV and not know for 13 years. Take a HIV test to relieve your mind. It is conclusive.
Yes, people can have HIV and not know for 13 years. Take a HIV test to relieve your mind. It is conclusive.
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