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Can hiv enter the body through the palm of the hands, specifically urine?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

HIV: should not enter the body through intact, healthy skin on palm of hands.

Dr Zuberi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/13/2016

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