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CAn you get HIv if your scratch your penis with a dirty hand

I scratched my penis with a dirty hand and now there is a cut . Am i at risk of getting HIV ?

I would appreciate it if anyone could answer my question

Thanks
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480448 tn?1426948538
NO.

If it were that easy to get HIV, the entire world would be infected.
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HIV education for you...
HIV is trasnmitted by:
Unprotected vaginal and/or anal sex (partner has to have HIV)
Mother to unborn/nursing child (mother has to have HIV)
Sharing IV drugs (with someone who has HIV)
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