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I accidently touch the trash can with trash in it such as toilet paper and a dirty towel. will i get hiv. this happened in the bathroom.

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

No: wash hands thoroughly as always.

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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