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Can A Person Get HIV From A Needle Stick Or Blood Drawing

i recently had my blood drawn and after i had it drawn i began to lose weight and as i got to the hospital i was immediately talked about by the staff saying i had the virus i went in because i was afraid that i might have it not that i had it i just panic every year when i take the test.

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    You can only get HIV from a dirty needle.  Typically, blood drawing is in a clinical environment, therefore, should be sterile.  Always assume a needle is dirty if you don't see it being taken out of the original sterile packaging.
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    Sassylola 

    answered 3 years ago

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