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I went to get my nails done the other day. when they were using the electric drill on my nails they cut me a few times. is there any possibility of catching hiv or hepatitis from this? im not sure if they sterilize their tools properly?

Q: i went to get my nails done the other day. when they were using the electric drill on my nails they cut me a few times. is there any possibility of catching hiv or hepatitis from this? im not sure if they sterilize their tools properly?

: Nobody has ever been known to be infected with HIV or viral hepatitis during a manicure or similar contact. If it occurs, it is so rare that any risk can be ignored. Don't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nobody has ever been known to be infected with HIV or viral hepatitis during a manicure or similar contact. If it occurs, it is so rare that any risk can be ignored. Don't worry about it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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A member asked:

I went to get my nails done the other day. when they were using the electric drill on my nails they cut me a few times. is there any possibility of catching hiv or hepatitis from this? im not sure if they sterilize their tools properly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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