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A 33-year-old male asked:

if i rub 70% isopropyl alcohol on a wound that i got 2 days ago from broken blister and there is no burn, can i ensure it's already sealed well so no virus like hiv or hcv can get in if it contacts patient's blood?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Endocrinology 57 years experience

Blister.: No

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