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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?
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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
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No chance of HIV.: WASH your hands well,use alcohol to sterilise your phone--you should be fine
Answered 11/21/2015
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