That said, I do not see how this could be a risk for HIV infection. I don't know what you mean by a "coil" used to tie clothing -- maybe a safety pin or something similar? In any case, even if the patient had HIV, there would be no risk from a sharp instrument on his clothing.

This doesn't seem to be your business, and certainly it doesn't imply you are at risk -- even if you and your "friend" are sex partners.

HHH, MD

It isn't clear whether these HIV tests were on account of the non-exposure event described above, or in a previous exposure, perhaps the one described in question 11747. As discussed there, that also was a zero risk event in regard to HIV. Whatever exposure you are concerned about, the tests described now are absolutely conclusive. No more testing is required, at 3 months or any other time. However, some HIV providers still advise later testing following PEP. If you are in the care of a doctor or clinic for this event, who prescribed PEP, you should follow their advice. But if you have an additional test with negative results, please do not return to the forum just to tell us the result or ask about it.

That completes the two follow-up comments and replies included with each question and so ends this thread. It is your fourth question about exposures that obviously are little or no risk, or that repeat previously answered questions. You should not have to seek our advice about every new event that might concern you, especially when there is no unprotected sex or needle sharing for drug use. Repeated anxiety driven questions are subject to being deleted without reply and without refund of the posting fee. We're not keen on collecting fees for questions with obvious answers; repeated replies often prolong anxiety rather than relieving it (there's so often a "yes but" or "could I be the exception" sort of thinking); and such questions have reduced education value for other users, one of the forum's goals. Thank you for your understanding.