Chances Of Catching HIV From Blood Splash

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Blood Splash to the eye from an HIV patient.

I was starting an IV for a patient when upon pulling out the cannula (good blood return but could not be advanced) it flicked upwards and splashed me in my eye and the side of my nose. I would say it took about 3-5 minutes before my eye was flushed...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, you did not mention how far into the course of treatment that you are. The fact that you received the first dose of medication quickly is great and may be one of the most important aspects of PEP. Also, the risk of acquiring HIV from an eye... Read more »

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Blood Splash to the eye from an HIV patient

I was day 8 on my treatment when I e-mailed. I was trying so hard to find ways and means to stay... Read more »

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