Hiv infection can cause from colonoscopy

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Is there a chance of getting hiv infection from colonoscopy because I have symtoms after making colonoscopy

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Dr. Sanjeev Singh Yadav Laparoscopic Surgeon 31 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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I don't think so, HIV virus doesn't survive on exposure to air, scope is cleaned in Anti microbial solutions after each procedure.

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