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HIV exposure?

Hello,I am a resident in the anesthesia department, 3 weeks ago I did a emergent intubation in the ER because they failed for several times(There was some blood in the patient`s mouth).During the procedrue I found that the patient had  false teeth.I decided to remove the dentures, so as to avoid inhalation of the respiratory tract.When I was doing it, I felt the dentures stung my finger a little.The gloves looked  intact and there was no visible blood on it.The next day the ER doctor told me that the patient is HIV positive,I checked my finger immediately and found no  skin injury.I reported the case to the department of infection management.They told me there was nothing to worry about.But I am really anxious,your answer will be highly appreciated.

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While there was no cut that means no risk . Go ahead with your life . That's the most important part in the story
And the other thing that saliva  can destroy the virus .
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