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Is it possible to contract hiv if a stranger touches this with their open wound?
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Wimpy virus: Hiv is best transmitted through moist mucous membrane to moist mucous membrane contact or into an open wound such as via a needlestick or blood splash. If they touch your intact skin with their open wound, the risk of transmission is almost 0. The virus does very poorly when exposed to air so catching it from toilet seats and door knobs of course is not possible.
Answered 9/13/2013
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