A member asked:

Is it dangerous to use a roommate's electric hair clipper due to germs of others on blade which could get into the blood stream if you cut yourself while using the clipper?

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There is risk: Some infections can be transmitted through the use of shared devices that may be contaminated with blood or body fluids. The ones to be conceded about are hepatitis b and c and hiv.

Answered 6/11/2012

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