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How To Prevent HIV Infection?

I have a friend who is a massage therapist. She wants to know how to protect herself from being exposed to HIV/AIDS virus. She works with the public and does not wear gloves when she gives her massages. I've told her that all body fluids except sweat are considered to be possible ways of exposure. Are there other precautions she should take?
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your friends should know that there is no risk to get HIV or STD giving massage.But, the risk exist only if she has open bleeding sores in hand in contact with blood and sexual secretions (cum or precum) and if the client has skin elements of secondary syphilis. I suggest to use gloves in order to protect herself especially when she has open sores.

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How To Prevent HIV Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your friends should know that there is no risk to get HIV or STD giving massage.But, the risk exist only if she has open bleeding sores in hand in contact with blood and sexual secretions (cum or precum) and if the client has skin elements of secondary syphilis. I suggest to use gloves in order to protect herself especially when she has open sores. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.