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Can you tell me about hiv transmission!! blade is new but razor(holder) is old?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Sex and blood: HIV transmission occurs during sexual activity or by direct blood to blood exposure in needle sharing. As you have been previously told you have no risk of HIV from inanimate objects such as a razor holder.

Answered 7/21/2014

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