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2021-10-10 11:45:48
I put my hand in toilet hole to remove an object. I got small scratch in my finger. I immediately washed my hand with soap. Can I get HIV infection from that incident?
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Answered2021-10-10 13:00:44

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Kindly discuss for your concern Need to be evaluated further

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No... HIV can spread only when contact with infected blood or body fluid. Need not worry

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