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hiv from needle ?

I have a carpet store down in new yourk and a client (while wanting to walk on the carpet bare feet to feel it) stepped on a sewing needle and was bleeding) i went to look for the needle he was talking about and it stuck me. He has already pressed charges against me.  My question here is
1. do i have a risk?
2.  Do i need to get a pre exposure medication?
3. Did the needle put my client at risk?
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The only type of needle that transmits HIV are medical needles that have a hollow core. The virus cannot 'survive' on the surface of needle- it is fragile and is quickly damaged by exposure to air. You have no risk, don't need PEP, and your client is not at risk.
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Thank you i am relieved
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Yes I agree with joggen.
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Thank you jogan but teak do you agree?
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