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Scratch On Ear From Likely HIV Positive Person

When I saw a friend from high school (who I know to be VERY promiscuous and with lots of health problems and likely HIV+) I gave her a hug and her earring scratched my ear and cheek.  Does this seem like a likely HIV transmission?
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186166 tn?1385259382
hiv is transmitted through...
unprotected vaginal / anal intercourse
sharing iv drug works
mother to child
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NO RISK
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