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If some is poking theirself with a safety pin in the arm no noticeable blood then starts poking someone else in the arm is that a risk for hiv? Dont think there was any noticeable blood on either person.
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Please someone with knowledge help me. Im very new to this site and learning about hiv/aids.
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Really concerned needing answer plz.. I keep calling around some nurses will say it is and others will say its not. I dont understand it
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Thank you! Can u tell me why not? And why exactly is it different from a needle?
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No. HIV is not transmitted in that fashion.
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Any help wld be greatly appreciated
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