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My friend works with hiv positive children and is in physical contact with them without any protection. should he be concerned?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Generally No: Hiv is transmitted thru blood contamination or sexual activity. Blood borne thru a laceration maybe, but simple precautions handle this. So do not worry.

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2013

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A member asked:

My friend works with hiv positive children and is in physical contact with them without any protection. should he be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

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