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Can HIV Be Contracted By An Wound Coming In Contact With Blood?

A while back When I was applying a band aid for a colleague on his cut I may have come in contact with his blood I did have an wound on my hand which was not fresh. But are there any chances for HIV to get transmitted if he was Infected?? Should I get tested?
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Hello,

If the blood from a HIV patient came in direct contact with your wound, then their are chances that you may get HIV infection. You should get yourself tested.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
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Can HIV Be Contracted By An Wound Coming In Contact With Blood?

Hello, If the blood from a HIV patient came in direct contact with your wound, then their are chances that you may get HIV infection. You should get yourself tested. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician