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I have a cut lip & last night at a party my friend who is hiv+ cut his lip on my beer can. he didn't tell me until i asked. am i at risk?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

HIV: Yes, you have a minimal chance of infection. You should follow up with a physician

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a cut lip & last night at a party my friend who is hiv+ cut his lip on my beer can. he didn't tell me until i asked. am i at risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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