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Doing waitressing job at a cafe & endured a very small small cut. co-worker is hiv+. can i get infected supposedly he touched me and also had a cut?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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Get tested? : It would be possible to get the virus in this way. If you are concerned, talk to your physician and see if they recommend that you get tested.

Answered 4/26/2013

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A member asked:

Doing waitressing job at a cafe & endured a very small small cut. co-worker is hiv+. can i get infected supposedly he touched me and also had a cut?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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