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What is the risk from open wound to wound contact in terms of hiv transmission?
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Moist transmission: Hiv virus is best transmitted when there is contact between someone with the disease who has an open wound or whose moist mucous membranes (mouth, penis, vagina, anus) comes in direct contact with some one elses open wound or moist mucous membranes.The virus must stay in a moist environment to be transmitted. Toilet seats, door knobs, etc. Will not allow transmission.A moist environment is key !
Answered 9/7/2014
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