A member asked:

I work as a massage therapist, can you contract hepititis c or aids giving someone a massage?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

HIV/hepatitis risk: No - unless the person you are giving a massage to has any open sores/cuts that are leaking blood and they themselves have hepatitis or HIV. Simple skin contact can not transmit any form of Hepatitis or HIV. Likewise - you should not be performing massages if you have any open areas or sores/cuts on your hands. A good skin sanitizer will help reduce any sort of germs. Good luck.

Answered 9/23/2016

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