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Dear drs, while shopping today i got a small cut by plastic cover on one of the items on one finger nail cuticle that bled a little. i wiped it with alcohol. this place is busy due to holiday season. any risk for hiv or hep? do i need testing?
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No: HIV or Hep B/C cannot be transmitted in above presented scenario. Skin or soft tissue infections remain possible and watching the wound until healed is recommended.
Answered 11/15/2020
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