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Can you get hiv through your finger nails if your skin around your nails are broken?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Yes: If you pour HIV infected blood into the injury. Most casual contacts do not lead to HIV transmission. Unprotected sex, IVDA and accidental needle stick remain main way of transmissions

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Can you get hiv through your finger nails if your skin around your nails are broken?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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