Are non sterile latex gloves a barrier Agaisnt hiv? I had a student who was bleeding and I wore gloves to put a bandaid. Also the other I went to A party and my friend got a scratch and bled on me. I went to wash it off. I don't know her status. I wasn't aware of any cuts on me expect a small strach.

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Are non sterile latex gloves a barrier Agaisnt hiv? I had a student who was bleeding and I wore gloves to put a bandaid. Also the other I went to A party and my friend got a scratch and bled on me. I went to wash it off. I don’t know her status. I wasn’t aware of any cuts on me expect a small strach.

Wearing latex gloves while dealing with a person who is bleeding is a very effective way to protect yourself from HIV.

If someone does bleed on you it is smart to wash it off as soon as you can. Although we do not see HIV being passed when infected blood comes into contact with intact skin washing off the blood is still recommended.

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This answer was posted on February 24, 2015.

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