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Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Open Wound?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Question: Hi Doctor,
How common is it to get infected with hiv from open wounds?
I had a massage a few days ago and wile the massure was massaging my lower back I think she accidently burst a cyst I have above my anus and below my back bone. what are the chances if she also had a bleeding cut and it came in contact with my cyst. Do I have a chance of being infected with HIV and should I get tested after this incident.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Risk is negligible

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
The risk for such transmission is negligible even if she had open bleeding wound so you don't Ned to be concerned. For such infection it is required prolonged contact between two bleeding sores and usually deeper wounds should be involved so in your case I don't this there is any risk. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 minutes later)
thank you doctor. much appreciated.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
You re welcome

Detailed Answer:
You 're welcome. If you have any other concerns feel free to contact us.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Open Wound?

Brief Answer: Risk is negligible Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. The risk for such transmission is negligible even if she had open bleeding wound so you don't Ned to be concerned. For such infection it is required prolonged contact between two bleeding sores and usually deeper wounds should be involved so in your case I don't this there is any risk. Wish you good health. Regards