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Please tell me what is the chance of getting infected by hiv, if hiv blood come in touch with abrasion and skin scratches.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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No guessing: Physicians would never guess. If you are worried you need to do the appropriate HIV testing.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Please tell me what is the chance of getting infected by hiv, if hiv blood come in touch with abrasion and skin scratches.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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