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A member asked:

I was using a public restroom and i touched residual blood on the sanitary bin. the cuticle on my finger is torn and raw. could i be at risk for hiv?

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No: Wash your hands. You will be fine.

Answered 3/14/2018

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Can someone get HIV from getting blood on there finger and under the nail no cuts? contact was from touching sumones hand who already had blood

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Hi, I shook hands with a gentleman Im not familiar with. After the shake I noticed a fresh cut on my finger. He had no ring. he had very dry skin. I dont know if there was blood on his hand, but if there was, is there a chance for HIV infection?

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