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Stabbed with a needle during a mugging
In Asia, 6 weeks ago, I was stabbed with a needle during a mugging. It had HIV+ blood in it, at least that is what the mugger said. The mugger was an African man. I was stupid, and refused to give my wallet in a foreign country. Is there a way I could get infected? I am scared and I need help. What can I do? Any suggestion would be helpful! Cheers!
1. It is very unlikely yo were stabbed with a needle
2. Unlikely someone would have HIV
3. Unlikely you were stabbed with a needle
See a Dr if you are concerned and tell him the truth.
2. Unlikely someone would have HIV
3. Unlikely you were stabbed with a needle
See a Dr if you are concerned and tell him the truth.
Please help. I need help to understand why you said that there was no exposure. Thanks!
How can we be sure? The muggers i researched online do that kind of things accross Asia. Some of these guys are drug-addicts, and they may not be lying about their HIV+ status.
Please explain. Thanks!
Please explain. Thanks!
You didn't have an exposure.
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