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What are the chances of getting hiv from accidentally being cut by a razor that had not been used for at least a few hours. the cut did not bleed that i saw and i dont know her hiv status. but she says she's negative but i don't know her that well?

Q: what are the chances of getting hiv from accidentally being cut by a razor that had not been used for at least a few hours. the cut did not bleed that i saw and i dont know her hiv status. but she says she's negative but i don't know her that well?

: HIV cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism unless fresh contaminated blood on the edge, the virus does not live on inanimate surfaces or in the air. There is still a risk for transmission for other germs and the wound should be watched closely until healed.

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HIV cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism unless fresh contaminated blood on the edge, the virus does not live on inanimate surfaces or in the air. There is still a risk for transmission for other germs and the wound should be watched closely until healed.

Answered 2/8/2022

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A member asked:

What are the chances of getting hiv from accidentally being cut by a razor that had not been used for at least a few hours. the cut did not bleed that i saw and i dont know her hiv status. but she says she's negative but i don't know her that well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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