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Can HIV be contacted from a metal nail?
My son put his hand on a wall and pierced his skin with a nail that was sticking out of the wall. He is worried that he could have caught HIV from this. I would like to know if there is anything to worry about.
There is no "even ifs" or "what ifs."
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug abusers
Mother to child
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug abusers
Mother to child
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