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Can i get hiv from this? my fingertip had a 4mm cut on it that was open/bleeding at the time. the cut touched used menstrual pads in a public restroom

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Below: Anything is possible, but what you are describing above would make it very improbable that you would contract HIV.

Answered 1/24/2016

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A member asked:

Can i get hiv from this? my fingertip had a 4mm cut on it that was open/bleeding at the time. the cut touched used menstrual pads in a public restroom

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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