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A member asked:
I'm i at risk of hiv if i shook hands with someone who is positive if i have small cracks on my skin? i didn't notice any blood on them.
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Extremely unlikely: It is extremely unlikely. While HIV is transmitted through blood and body fluids, the virus has to get past your bodies defenses. Your skin is one of these defense barriers. Even if cracked it would likely defend you. Remember, you can kiss a person with HIV and will not get HIV despite saliva coming in contact with the mucus membranes of your mouth.
Answered 10/5/2018
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No: Shaking hands with a HIV positive person does not put you at risk of getting this infection. You may consult this site for more info: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/transmission.html For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine
Answered 11/28/2017
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