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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 since i have a cut on my lip? i'm freaking out a bit.

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Dr. William Lizarraga answered

Extremely low risk: Almost zero, but not zero. It would be prudent to get an HIV test in about 4-6 weeks, and at 3-6 months. This is very conservative, but would be reasonable.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors 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 since i have a cut on my lip? i'm freaking out a bit.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Lizarraga answered

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

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