AIDS Risk Cut On Hand

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Cuts on Hands - Risk of Infection

When you say cut, I have heard the word "fresh cut" - what does this mean? Can you get infected through "nicks" in the skin that do not bleed?...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

The only data I can refer to in responding to your question involve a case of a mother with severe excema on her hands who cared at home for her son with AIDS, and didn't wear gloves in contact with body fluids. She became infected, presumably... Read more »

transmission through cut on hand...

Hey, I was recently at a party, and a friend of mine (unknown HIV status) opened a bottle of wine.... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

percentage of transmitting HIV infected blood thru a cut on hands

To Doctor Bob.I am a nurse with patient newly diagnosed with HIV. Before he had this diagnosis, i... Read more »

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Ventura County, Calif., HIV/AIDS Center at Risk of Being Affected by Proposed State Budget Cuts

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

North Carolina Group Dispenses Goods to Cut AIDS Risk

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Am I at risk? Open cuts on hands...

Posted by Gka978, 2 Replies

First, I'm sorry if this seems like a trivial question. My next step will be addressing anxiety issues

I have two scratches/cuts on my right hand, both from a new kitten who thinks my hand is a toy. I shook hands with someone who could be considered... Read more »

HIV Risk - Blood in Eye & Glass Cut

Posted by pupiz, 2 Replies

Hi, all. Please let me know if I am at risk for HIV from these to encounters. I was in Canada on vacation a couple of weeks ago and we left at about in the morning and came back at about 3:00pm. When we left the maid was cleaning the suite beside... Read more »

fingering-four day old cut on my finger

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was fingering a lady and had four day old cut on my finger. What was the risk for HIV?

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HIV risk from a handshake with a tiny cut

Posted by mountainman1970, 1 Reply

hi there. first i must say I have terrible anxiety over this possible exposure. 10 days ago, i was at a barber shop with my father. he was getting his hair cut. the barber was gay. afterwards the barber came over to me and shook my hand. i didnt... Read more »

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