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Please help, I'm big a problem.

My friend is HIV patient, in the office today, I was with her and when she wanted to collect something from me, her sharp finger nails scratched me and blood started coming out though it was not intentional act but since then, fear has engufed me. Is it possible I have contacted HIV?
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I'm impressed by the explanations. May God reward you all abundantly.
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HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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HIV can not survive outside of body, no matter how dirty those fingernails were.
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Teak please can you tell me why it's not possible? I need liitle more explanation please
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No it is not possible.
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