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Can fluids seep into the palms and infect you? hiv.
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It's possible: If one has open wounds, sores, blisters etc. That is why part of universal precautions in the hopsitals is wearing gloves. Wouldn't be very likely though, in my opinion.
Answered 2/16/2014
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