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On my way home i fell on a rough surface and the knee area is red and liquid coming from there. could i get hiv from rough surface?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Not HIV: But a superficial or deep infection remains possible. HIV transmission otherwise is not possible in above scenario.

Answered 12/21/2020

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A member asked:

On my way home i fell on a rough surface and the knee area is red and liquid coming from there. could i get hiv from rough surface?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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