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I found a hair in a book. if it were from a person with hiv and i touched it and then put the finger in my nose, am i at risk of being contaminated?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, HIV transmission is not possible in above mentioned scenario. Cdc.gov has reliable information regarding possible ways of HIV transmission as well as best preventive measures.

Answered 2/12/2022

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Agree with Dr. P. You are not at risk of getting HIV from the incident you described. Visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/transmission.html Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

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