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HIV nail dig/scratch

by Jordan31, Nov 07, 2009 08:41AM

I was in a toilet in a club and the guy working their (african origin) offered me a paper towell to dry my hands, he had log nails and by accident his nail went up underneath my nail as he handed me the towell and stabbed me under my nail with his nail causing me to bleed (under my nail). is there any risk of me catching any blood borne viruses? including HIV. been feeling ill and achey (achy) and had cold sores come up about 2 weeks after so that had me concerned. Thanks

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by LIZZIE LOU, Nov 07, 2009 08:42AM

fingernails do not transmit hiv.

by Jordan31, Nov 08, 2009 01:48PM

i was just concerned about if there may have been blood present. but i suppose you dont normally find blood under or on someones finger nail if im being realistic? thanks for replying

by JeanClaude, Nov 08, 2009 01:52PM

To: Jordan31

This situation is absolutely NO RISK regardless of any details you wish to add.

-JC-

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