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A 25-year-old male asked:
Are shoes worn in a hospital a contamination risk for hiv? if the flloors of the lab or hospital have been contaminated with the virus is it on my sho
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No: Hospital floors are not a site harboring HIV virus.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
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