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Can HIV Transmit Through Abrasions ?

if you have small abrasion that no bleeding blood or no blood on it it can not transmit HIV right? because it no contain bloodstream that HIV can be transmit ? i say right or not please help me out by doctor that know about HIV transmit thank for your best at this web
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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Thanks for your query.     
For transmission of HIV virus break in continuity of skin or mucous membrane is sufficient ,bleeding is not essential ,chances of transmission may vary.
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Can HIV Transmit Through Abrasions ?

Hello Thanks for your query. For transmission of HIV virus break in continuity of skin or mucous membrane is sufficient ,bleeding is not essential ,chances of transmission may vary. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”