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Am i at higher risk for hep c and hiv if i get my nipples pierced?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

No risk: First having piercings does not increase your susceptibility to these viruses. Second, HIV is not transmitted from inanimate objects. Hep C is a risk if the piercer has not cleaned their equipment.

Answered 7/20/2014

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