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Dear doctor, i was playing cards with some friends, one of them is hiv positive, i assume he was never treated. he unintentionally scratched my finger, caused a small cut by my nail. im not sure if theres blood on his nails, do i need pep for hiv?
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Above circumstances are highly unlikely to result in HIV transmission. Cdc.gov is a reliable site in learning more about HIV transmission.
Answered 2/14/2023
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As per Dr. P, you are highly unlikely to get HIV under these circumstances. The CDC website is a good resource for information on HIV spread, and if you have further questions you can see your doctor. Good luck.
Answered 2/14/2023
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