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A member asked:

Can you get hiv from fingering somebody? the person has a small cut on his finger but it's not bleeding

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Mary David answered

Yes: If the other person is HIV positive it can be transmitted through open cuts or sores. Be safe.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 12/3/2020

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I've read a lot of stories about HIV and Fingering. The most interesting thing is that even if you have a cut on your finger, you don't get HiV. I actually wonder if this is true. Some sites always say this can happen. However, certain sites say NO?

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Im female and I received fingering from a nigerian man of unknown HIVstatus deep in my vagina for about 5mins. Assuming he had a cut on his finger, is this a potential HIV risk?Can I resume unprotected sex with my husband and do I need to get tested?

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Hi Dr,I went to a barber today. While shaving I got a cut which is not very deep but It caused little bleeding which was visible & the barber wiped it bare finger.Can I get infected with HIV as the barber had a cut in his finger & soap wash my face?

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