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A member asked:
Can you get hiv from being fingered by a hand with dried up cuts on it?
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Always possible: The answer is not clear cut, but it is possible. You should always know your sexual partner and if they carry a transmittable disease.
Answered 3/16/2013
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Very rare: It will be good idea to do HIV test in 3 and 6 months to be safe.
Answered 6/10/2014
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