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Can someone get hiv by fingernail scratch? like, if an autistic kid scratch someone and after scratch someone else too, can transfer the virus that way?

Q: can someone get hiv by fingernail scratch? like, if an autistic kid scratch someone and after scratch someone else too, can transfer the virus that way?

: This is zero risk for HIV. It never happens. Don't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This is zero risk for HIV. It never happens. Don't worry about it.

Answered 7/10/2023

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A member asked:

Can someone get hiv by fingernail scratch? like, if an autistic kid scratch someone and after scratch someone else too, can transfer the virus that way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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