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Thank you doctors. i work with a lot of paperwork being passed around. i get lots of paper cuts sometimes deep ones. what are the possibilities of getting hiv or hepatitis from paper cuts?

Q: thank you doctors. i work with a lot of paperwork being passed around. i get lots of paper cuts sometimes deep ones. what are the possibilities of getting hiv or hepatitis from paper cuts?

: Empathize with your paper cut experience, but do not worry. Chance of HIV or hepatitis from this cause is virtually unheard of.

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Empathize with your paper cut experience, but do not worry. Chance of HIV or hepatitis from this cause is virtually unheard of.

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Answered 4/12/2021

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A member asked:

Thank you doctors. i work with a lot of paperwork being passed around. i get lots of paper cuts sometimes deep ones. what are the possibilities of getting hiv or hepatitis from paper cuts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kuitems and 7 doctors agreed

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