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Any hiv risk from paper envelope. which might have small blood drops or strain on it. i may have rubbed eye after that. eye is wet mucus so worried

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

HIV on paper : The HIV virus is not stable and not very transferable on hard surfaces. Your description needs little more clarity, but I doubt you are at risk. Ask a doctor for testing to be sure.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/27/2019

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A member asked:

Any hiv risk from paper envelope. which might have small blood drops or strain on it. i may have rubbed eye after that. eye is wet mucus so worried

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Modi agreed

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