A member asked:

I shook hands with someone who is hiv+ and they had blood on their hands and i had a cut can i get hiv from that?

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Doubtful: Anything is conceivable, but this does not sound very likely unless you were shaking hands while having sex with this person. If you are still concerned a visit to your doctor and appropriate testing might reassure you.

Answered 12/2/2014

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Minimal risk: If you are concerned, get tested for HIV and hepatitis. Antivirals would not be indicated. All the best.

Answered 12/2/2014

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