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Last question. Please, freaking out

Hi guys, I have one last question. Would HIV be transmitted if a poz person scratched me with their long nails and a piece of my skin fell off? Please guys help me out. Thanks
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1508374 tn?1380808510
Please keep in mind that HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host, except under laboratory conditions. HIV does not survive in the open air.

Hiv can only be transmitted through :
-unprotected vaginal or/and anal penetration
-from mother to child
-by sharing drug works
Keep calm
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If hiv spread that easily we'd all have it.
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1508374 tn?1380808510
hello,
the answer is NO!
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