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I am idiot. I bought a card test for HIV. I use it bu cutting my finger and touch the ped , ı did several times. I read prescription and l saw it contains recombinant HIV antigens. Does it infect me? Do l need to start PEP? Please answer me l have 30 hours.
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Thanks so much James. It is helpful answer.
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No, HIV is unable to infect once outside the host.
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What is recombinant HIV antigens? Isnt it infectious?
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But l touch the ped part with bleeding finger and several times l touch.what işrrekombinant HIV antigens? İsnt it infectious?
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You did not have a risk from taking an HIV test.
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