A member asked:

Dropped phone in toilet water. without thinking retrieved no protection. small cut on hand. what's chance of catching a virus like hiv or similar?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Low risk: The risk is low but not zero. You should see a doc and get tested then monitored for 6 months.

Answered 11/21/2015

3.7k views

Thank

No chance of HIV.: WASH your hands well,use alcohol to sterilise your phone--you should be fine

Answered 11/21/2015

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more