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Have small hemaroids that sometimes bleed slightly. live with roommates, used toilet paper to wipe that was on floor instead of hanging on handle. any risk for hiv as roommates go to toilet with outdoor shoes on. shoe maybe dirty from use outside?
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No chance of HIV unless there was fresh blood on toilet paper & you have skin abraison around wiping area of anus.
Answered 5/24/2021
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There is not risk of HIV, however, bleeding from hemorrhoids can result in iron deficiency and anemia. It would be prudent to get it treated. Wish you good health!
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