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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?

Q: 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?

: 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.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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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.

Dr Singh agreed

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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