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Needle exposure

Hi Everyone,

I am very tensed for my exposure.Please give some thoughts.

If a used needle is used to draw blood , what is the risk for HIHV.

It happened to me yesterday...

the syringe was in air for 5-10 minutes..  
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I am now in Bnagalore..
I will surely invite...
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1163575 tn?1339478617
dont worry...the is NO REASON for someone to reuse a needle..
plus it is an instinctive action to immediately discard needle after use...because people who draw blood do it a million times..so discarding needle is done even without thinking
so DONT WORRY..get MARRIED..invite me lol
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May I know the reason why are you trying to ban me...

You could  answer my question instead..
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Ya I know they dont generally..

But by mistake if they did it,I am thinking the worst coz I am going to get married...before that I should get confirmed.Should I be worried..?
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186166 tn?1385259382
NOBODY used a "used needle" to draw your blood ! !
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