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Why is there lot of mis information regarding hiv transmission through razor?some say hiv cannot be transmitted through razor some say it is low risk?

Q: why is there lot of mis information regarding hiv transmission through razor?some say hiv cannot be transmitted through razor some say it is low risk?

: Official agencies tend to list all theoretically possible risks, even if actual risks are minimal. Conceivably shared razors might risk transmission of HIV or other blood borne viruses. However, there has never been a reported case in which this actually appeared to have happened.

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Official agencies tend to list all theoretically possible risks, even if actual risks are minimal. Conceivably shared razors might risk transmission of HIV or other blood borne viruses. However, there has never been a reported case in which this actually appeared to have happened.

Answered 11/17/2021

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Why is there lot of mis information regarding hiv transmission through razor?some say hiv cannot be transmitted through razor some say it is low risk?

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