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Can you get hiv from full body ,face and head massage ? from cuts on hands and body if masseuse is hiv positive?

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No, but...: Generally speaking, HIV-infected people don't walk around with HIV viruses on their hands. However, if a person is a worrier, he should think twice about letting other people massage him... simply to avoid endless worries.

Answered 4/5/2019

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: In the 30 years of the known worldwide HIV epidemic, there has never been a reported case of the virus being transmitted in this way. Even if the masseuse had HIV and cuts on her hands, nothing to worry about.

Answered 7/2/2018

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