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Had some scratches after massage, more of a lines and there was one tiny blood spot on a handkerchief after i desinfected a lot with alcohol.im worried about hiv, hep b,c, if she scratched others before me (hiv,b,c under nails) orhad any cut herself?
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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 (s) until healed is recommended.
Answered 8/12/2023
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