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What if i have small cuts on my hand is that a way hiv can get in my body!

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Yes, but it depends : It depends where you have your hands and what they have touched and where the sores are.

Answered 10/13/2014

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A member asked:

What if i have small cuts on my hand is that a way hiv can get in my body!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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