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Hep b c and hiv can be transferred via nail salons and dentists but can cancer be so also traneferred ?
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Cancer per se is not transferrable, however, human papilloma virus may be transferred, with certain sub-types of this virus causing malignancies. This is unlikely with dental or nail salon contacts.
Answered 11/9/2021
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All the viruses you mentioned can be transferred in the settings you mentioned as well as any place that has dirty instruments. The HPV virus, which is an oral virus from sex is not transferred from dirty instruments. A vaccine for HPV is available upon request.
Answered 11/10/2021
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