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I have a cut on my hand and i tested out a hand scrub, one that you dig your hand into, others also tested it. is there risk of infection, hiv ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr K: The risk is negligible. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Answered 12/14/2019

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A member asked:

I have a cut on my hand and i tested out a hand scrub, one that you dig your hand into, others also tested it. is there risk of infection, hiv ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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