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Last year in my village while playing a syringe needle pricked in my leg. Should I get tested for HIV? What are the chances of infection?
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Good Morning, I do not believe that you have any HIV infection as you seem have found it while playing and hopefully not freshly used. If it was used needle and the time before usage was less than an hour ago, you may have a slight chance of having an infection and I think you should get yourself tested. Testing is only to have a baseline negative result and to reduce your anxiety levels. If it still does not help, kindly book an appointment and I can certainly help.
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