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Hi dr,i had a wound on my palm after a accident,i handshake few people that time.can i get infected with hiv due 2 this.i got tetnus shot also after my accident at a clinic from a nurse. this incident occur almost 3 months ago.no hiv symptom till now?
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No, HIV transmission is not possible in above described scenario ( handshakes). Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.
Answered 10/30/2022
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