A 40-year-old male asked:
its true virus cannot survive in an hiv positive drop of dried blood but what if a person touched a tiny wet drop of blood and has a cut?
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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered
22 years experience Clinical Psychology
In hospitals: In hospitals, the risks of exposure to blood borne virus is taken very seriously. Precisely the example you've given is what they try to prevent. So, while minimal, there is a risk of infection.
Answered on Jul 20, 2016
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