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Can touching wound of an hiv positive person which is in process of healing having minor nonbleeding cut on my finger poses any risk of contracting hiv?

Q: can touching wound of an hiv positive person which is in process of healing having minor nonbleeding cut on my finger poses any risk of contracting hiv?

: No. HIV is not so easily transmitted.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No. HIV is not so easily transmitted.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/16/2023

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A member asked:

Can touching wound of an hiv positive person which is in process of healing having minor nonbleeding cut on my finger poses any risk of contracting hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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