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Is it possible to get hiv from an open wound contact?
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With difficulty: The wound would have to be actively bleeding and you would need a break in the skin in order for the virus to penetrate. There also needs to be enough viral concentration to infect. Overall chances are low. However if this is a real situation it's important to get tested and start prophylactic treatment as soon as possible.
Answered 3/22/2018
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