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Is it possible to contract hiv if you touch the outer portion of a soap bottle with a cut?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Not likley: See this site for information on transmission of hiv. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/transmission.htm.

Answered 8/25/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible to contract hiv if you touch the outer portion of a soap bottle with a cut?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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