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Is there a chance? Oct 23, 2005 on October 20th, I was exposed to HIV infected blood. I work at a dialysis clinic, and as I was drawing a lab from the patient I was somehow sprayed with his blood in an open wound. The hospital prescribed Combivir. I researced on the internet and found out this is a drug that TREATS HIV patients, should I continue to take the medication since I'm not sure if I have been infected? Is this drug considered a Post-exposure prophylaxis? Thanks in advance. |
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 Yes, Combivir (AZT + 3TC) is both a medication used for the treatment of HIV infection and for post-exposure prophylaxis. BY | ||||||||
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