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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Dry Blood?

went to hiv clinic for hiv test,there I sat on a chair for about 20 min.when I leave I noticed some blood on the chair but it is not mine.i think it is a mentural blood of the previous person.i fel very sad because I had a fresh chafed skin in my thigh so it made contact with that blood.being in the hiv clinic I think it is from a hiv person.so please helpme whether it will transmit hiv to me?
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
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I have gone through your question and understand your concern. HIV can be transmitted through blood of HIV positive person but not through intact skin, when in doubt it is better to undergo test to detect HIV antibodies in blood or serum. Wait for at least 6 weeks and take the test, if the result is negative repeat the test after 3 months. If the result is negative for the second test repeat the test after 6 months to confirm the results.

Good luck. Hope your concern is answered. Thank you.
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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Dry Blood?

Hello I have gone through your question and understand your concern. HIV can be transmitted through blood of HIV positive person but not through intact skin, when in doubt it is better to undergo test to detect HIV antibodies in blood or serum. Wait for at least 6 weeks and take the test, if the result is negative repeat the test after 3 months. If the result is negative for the second test repeat the test after 6 months to confirm the results. Good luck. Hope your concern is answered. Thank you.