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I recently used the restroom at work. after wiping i noticed what looked to be blood on the toilet paper. i dont think it was mine. can hiv be transmitted this way if i have a small cut in the area i wiped?
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You are unlikely to get HIV from using restroom at work. If you used clean toilet paper to wipe, it is unlikely to transmit HIV.
Answered 7/27/2021
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No, HIV is not transmitted through inanimate objects. HIV related anxiety is likely and you should discuss it with your doc. For further information related to HIV transmission and prophylaxis cdc.gov is a reliable site.
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