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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can i get hiv infection from touching blood stained on money paper then rubbing my eyes with the same hand?

3 doctor answers3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hunter Handsfield
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
No.
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
HIV transmission is not possible in above described scenario. A fight-or-flight response appears likely given circumstances in the context of possible HIV related anxiety.
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Dr. Robert Trager
Dentistry 56 years experience
HIV is a blood to blood transmission, as well as bodily fluids. Dried blood is inactive and you didn't have any open cuts or wounds on your face.
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Last updated Oct 13, 2022

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