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While walking if somebody get cut with some sharp object broken glass, nail then immediately 10 sec later u get cut with the same object . is hiv risk?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Hiv and cuts: Hiv is a risk if the person who was cut 10 sec before you was infected with hiv.

Answered 2/10/2014

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A member asked:

While walking if somebody get cut with some sharp object broken glass, nail then immediately 10 sec later u get cut with the same object . is hiv risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

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