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Can you get hiv if new studs were used to pierce the ear but the gun was only wiped with a cleaning solution?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Little or no risk: This sounds like no risk at all. I'll bet nobody ever caught HIV from having their ears pierced. Don't worry about it.

Answered 3/13/2018

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A member asked:

Can you get hiv if new studs were used to pierce the ear but the gun was only wiped with a cleaning solution?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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