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HIV+ Person Touched My Pet, Hugged Her, Had Few Razor Burns. Chances Of Contracting HIV?
This man HIV+ with scabs on his hands and face touched my dog. I saw no signs of blood . He did let her frequently though. Afterwards I pet my dog, hugged her. I have a few razor burns on my legs, one of which had dried up blood (my own). I touched the razor burns after petting my dog. Could I possibly have contracted HIV by petting my dog then touchin my razor burns?
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
Hello,
HIV is transmitted through blood and merely by touching a pet or a person. The transmission rate is < 0.1% for deep pricks. In your case i am 100% sure that there are no chances of transmission there is no blood of the HIV infected was found on the pet. Take care
HIV is transmitted through blood and merely by touching a pet or a person. The transmission rate is < 0.1% for deep pricks. In your case i am 100% sure that there are no chances of transmission there is no blood of the HIV infected was found on the pet. Take care
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