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Hello, can you get an infectious disease like hep b, hep c and hiv, from someone if they scratch you with there fingernail accidentally, just like a light tiny scratch on your finger no blood involved, it felt more like a paper cut?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HIV or Hep B/C cannot be transmitted in above presented scenario, check cdc.gov for reliable information on HIV/ Hep B and/or C transmission. Skin or soft tissue infections remain possible and watching the wound until healed is recommended.

Answered 1/31/2023

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