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Can hiv infected urine seep into the bloodstream from access to the palms?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: The skin provides an excellent protective barrier, and unless you had an open cut or sore on your palm, no infectious transfer would occur.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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