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Hi. i have to shake hands often and also often have small cuts on my hands. thin scabs from bumping against sharp wood edges. is there any risk of hiv/aids from shaking hands with someone who also has scabs/cuts? should i not shake with clients?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: HIV is never transmitted through hand shaking or other non-intimate personal contact, with or without cuts on the hands. Don't worry about it.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/12/2021

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A member asked:

Hi. i have to shake hands often and also often have small cuts on my hands. thin scabs from bumping against sharp wood edges. is there any risk of hiv/aids from shaking hands with someone who also has scabs/cuts? should i not shake with clients?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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