Can You Get Hepatitis From A Scratch

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Can Hepatitis viruses and HIV be transmitted thru a superficial scratch on the arm?

Dear Dr,I tried to help a girl (friend's friend) from hurting herself. She kept bashing her hand on the road. He knuckles were bleeding. In trying to help her, she scratched me (red gashes on the skin) on the arm. Her blood may have contacted...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The way you describe this, I think you are not at risk since she scratched you, but you yourself were not bleeding....That is reassuring.... Read more »

Hep C from scratch

Hello there! My college mate has Hepatitis C and she doesn't take any meds yet. About a month... Read more »

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HEP B from a scratch

What are the chances of contracting Hep B from a scratch? I work in retail and a shoplifter... Read more »

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a scratch

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just got home and found this scratch with a little blood on it on my leg.. actually I've been home for about an hour but I'm so sleepy I didn't notice WHEN did this happen, if at home or while I was out (at work).. I had long pants on and there's... Read more »

Scratching a cut and sex

Posted by grcboy30, 1 Reply

I had sex with a former lover (no oral, used condom which didn't break). I fingered her before sex... My question is I used a damp soapy washcloth the wipe around gential area before discarded condom. I can't remember if I washed my hands and am a... Read more »

HIV from Scratch

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

To Whom it May Concern:
Here is my dilemma. A couple of months ago I visited a "titty bar" and received three lap dances. During one of the dances I felt the dancer scratch my neck with her fingernail. Throughout the remainder of our session... Read more »

Terrified from a scratch!!! Please Help!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I know this is probably a stupid question, but I am freaking out. I was desperate for money and was dancing at a club. Strictly table/lap dances. Nothing kinky or ilegal. A customer came in his pants. Yucky! Anyway, my knee came in contact... Read more »

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