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Q: AIDs from used needle ?

asked by: BULAFIJI on July 1st, 2009

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I HAVe a question
i had to do my moms needle cause she diabetic
and she had a needle in the fridge but it was already used and she told me to use it and i accidentally poked my self is it possible i might get aids

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MandMs

replied on July 2nd, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

HIV may persist for at least a week in dried blood at 4 Celsius (fridges are usually set between temperatures of 0 to 4°C).
This information can be important for you if your mother is already diagnosed as HIV positive.

homerx

replied on July 2nd, 2009

Moderator

If she was the only one using the needle and she doesn't have AIDS then you cant possibly get it..

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