Can Hiv Enter Break In Skin

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hiv infection due to skin breaking

Hi Dr. i am so worried beacouse of situation here about hiv infection. i have itchy like(eczema like) problem on my leg region. i always itching and scratching on that region. due to scratching, there was cracks are developed.(there is a...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

The chance is very low. If the water was visibly bloody and was in contact with a fresh open wound then there could be some risk, IF your friend was infected with HIV. So the risk is theoretical. Also when the virus is doused in water it not only... Read more »

break in skin?

What is a break in the skin? What wounds are considered risky and at what point are they... Read more »

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