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I have a cut kind of deep on my finger. should i worry about catching hiv by touching public spaces or objects?

Q: i have a cut kind of deep on my finger. should i worry about catching hiv by touching public spaces or objects?

: Not HIV that is not transmitted through inanimate surfaces. However superficial infections remain possible and keeping the wound covered during active hours is recommended until healed.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Not HIV that is not transmitted through inanimate surfaces. However superficial infections remain possible and keeping the wound covered during active hours is recommended until healed.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2022

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A member asked:

I have a cut kind of deep on my finger. should i worry about catching hiv by touching public spaces or objects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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