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I am not sure if my question went through. can i get hiv from non steralized pedicure utensils, like nail file and cutter. i did not get a visible cut, but still very worried that i am at risk. please help?

Q: i am not sure if my question went through. can i get hiv from non steralized pedicure utensils, like nail file and cutter. i did not get a visible cut, but still very worried that i am at risk. please help?

: I would imagine unlikely as there has to be contact with blood. So should be fine if no visible cut.

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

I would imagine unlikely as there has to be contact with blood. So should be fine if no visible cut.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk. In the 40 years of the worldwide HIV/AIDS epidemic, this has never been known to happen. Don't worry about it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/30/2022

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A member asked:

I am not sure if my question went through. can i get hiv from non steralized pedicure utensils, like nail file and cutter. i did not get a visible cut, but still very worried that i am at risk. please help?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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