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Hello there. i ve got a normal massage. there was a scratch in my arm that bled very little 20 minutes before the massage. i saw no blood or wound in massage ladys hand. will massage oil also prevents the hiv from entering my wound? i am at risk?

Q: hello there. i ve got a normal massage. there was a scratch in my arm that bled very little 20 minutes before the massage. i saw no blood or wound in massage ladys hand. will massage oil also prevents the hiv from entering my wound? i am at risk?

: Very unlikely with that scenario even the masseuse is a proven HIV positive. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Very unlikely with that scenario even the masseuse is a proven HIV positive. Take care.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 7/22/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, HIV transmission is not possible in above described scenario. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.

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A member asked:

Hello there. i ve got a normal massage. there was a scratch in my arm that bled very little 20 minutes before the massage. i saw no blood or wound in massage ladys hand. will massage oil also prevents the hiv from entering my wound? i am at risk?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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