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Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Open Wound?
Question: in my violin case there is a screw as i grab my violin case i cut my finger over this screw i bled a little no one have access to my violin case but me since the screw cut my finger any hiv hep b,c risk
Brief Answer:
No risk of HIv or Hep B or C.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
You had cut your finger through your violin case which is not a risky activity as far as transmission of HIV or Hep B or Hep C is considered so nothing to worry at all as you are absolutely safe and risk free.
Thank You
No risk of HIv or Hep B or C.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
You had cut your finger through your violin case which is not a risky activity as far as transmission of HIV or Hep B or Hep C is considered so nothing to worry at all as you are absolutely safe and risk free.
Thank You
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