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Expert: Terry B - 8/1/2007


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Hi
and thankyou for taking the time to answer my question. I went to a nail salon outlet and got gail nails last week. When cutting my cuticles they cut my cuticle and caused it to bleed. Is there any chance I got hiv or hepc from this exposure? I am worried sick

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Dear Caroline:

Peace.  Though this is an HIV/AIDS forum I will comment on your Hepatitis C risk in response to your apparent anxiety.  If the salon where you had your nails done uses standard disinfecting measures, you would not be at risk; also a cut cuticle is less dangerous than a puncture wound.  I expect your risk is very low.

I hope this helps.

Terry

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Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice

Experience

Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.

Organizations
Disabled American Veterans American Public Health Association MENSA AA

Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa "HIV and Primary Care"

Education/Credentials
BS Psychology MPH Master of Public Health PhD studies underway

Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction

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