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Had cut on my thumb & 6hrs later i fingered a sex worker. her fluid come in contact with the cut (10 sec) i felt burning effect. will i get infected.

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It is possible: You had a high risk encounter with a Sex Woker you mean a prostitute and had an open wound come in contact with body fluids.Threre is risk of contacting Hepatits B and HIV as you don't know her status Have you had Hep B Vaccine Consult your doctor for prophylaxis therapy if you need it

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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