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Can one get hiv from inanimate objects? yesterday got scratched by object at home bled very slightly. my skin is prone to papercuts and some times get papercuts even when shopping outside. hence worried. i am based in usa. anxiety or real risk?
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Anxiety: HIV cannot be transmitted from inanimate objects. Superficial skin infections remain possible and wounds should be watched closely until healed.
Answered 12/5/2020
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Agree with Dr. P: What you described does not put you at risk of HIV. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/5/2020
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