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Is it possible to get hiv from just a small amount of blood in a tiny cut?
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Yes, possible: Yes, it is possible. Many times, transmission of HIV may occur through intercourse (vaginal, anal, or oral), which can cause micro tears in these areas, which allow the microscopic virus to get in and possibly cause infection. While a small amount of blood might not seem like much, there may still be a lot of HIV particles present in that drop of blood, which may increase risk of transmission.
Answered 12/6/2015
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