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I have been worried because i cut myself with a shared shaving stick that has not been used for days. i don't remember seeing fresh wet blood on it. what's the likelihood of contacting hiv?

Q: i have been worried because i cut myself with a shared shaving stick that has not been used for days. i don't remember seeing fresh wet blood on it. what's the likelihood of contacting hiv?

: Low risk. The HIV virus does not tolerate drying that would occur in the post. Some other viruses like hepatitis B are quite hardy and could be a risk in this setting.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Low risk. The HIV virus does not tolerate drying that would occur in the post. Some other viruses like hepatitis B are quite hardy and could be a risk in this setting.

Answered 6/5/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is not a good idea to use shared shaving stick. It can transmit HIV. The liklyhood depends on whether any one sharing has HIV.. if yes it is very high

Answered 6/8/2022

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A member asked:

I have been worried because i cut myself with a shared shaving stick that has not been used for days. i don't remember seeing fresh wet blood on it. what's the likelihood of contacting hiv?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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