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Can massage therapists contract hiv or hep c with this work? i wear gloves if i have a cut but sometimes i have small scraps i don't see.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: Massage carries no risk of HIV -- even without gloving there would be no significant risk. Of course This assumes the masseur isn't also providing sexual survices -- which, as you undoubtedly know, is common in some settings, to the detriment of legimtate massage parlors and workers.

Answered 12/23/2018

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A member asked:

Can massage therapists contract hiv or hep c with this work? i wear gloves if i have a cut but sometimes i have small scraps i don't see.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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