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Sweating It

Hello,

I was helping a mover and slit my finger on a large staple on a box.  The mover dripped 3 to 4 beads of sweat onto my hand.  Is there any risk associated with this?

Thank you,
alex
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What about open cuts and blood on the hands?  
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hello,
didn't mean to offend, just did not
know the risk with an open cut and
someones fluids (sweat)
alex
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Some times I wonder if you guys are serious with some of these questions.  I wouldn't even waste another second of my life thinking about HIV if that is the only exposure you had.  But why you are here, take a look at some of the horror stories so that you will remember them if you are ever in a situation that might be a real risk.  
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So, sweat does not contain HIV?  No Risk even with a cut finger on the staple?

thank you, alex
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Sweat is not infectious and it is not a concern for HIV.
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