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Can i get hepatitis or hiv? i bought a nail set from amazon. i used the nail clippers ,and sharp tool to take the gunk out from under my nails without washing. they were in a tin box i just opened no tape or stickers on tin box before opening....?
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No risk at all. It is exceedingly unlikely someone with HIV or viral hepatitis used the clippers, but even if that happened, there is never a risk from sharp instruments that are not covered in fresh, wet blood. Don't worry about this at all.
Answered 4/25/2021
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Even though viruses, bacteriae and fungi live for a few hours to a few days on solid, non porous surfaces, if you didn’t puncture your skin and bled, the risk is zero.
Answered 4/23/2021
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