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If you touch a uncover razor blade with your fingers that was used by a person can you catch hiv or hsv on your fingers by that?
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The answer is no.You have got to have an open wound even if it is from someone known to have positive HIV infection.
Answered 9/24/2021
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Unless there is an open wound , there is no risk just by touching a razor use by someone who is HIV positive.
Answered 9/23/2021
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