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I used a public restroom & put down a paper toilet seat cover. i noticed a few small dots of red/orange on the inner side of the toilet seat in the front. what is the chance of hiv transmission? could it have gotten on toilet paper i wiped with?

Q: i used a public restroom & put down a paper toilet seat cover. i noticed a few small dots of red/orange on the inner side of the toilet seat in the front. what is the chance of hiv transmission? could it have gotten on toilet paper i wiped with?

: No, the risk is close to zero. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, the risk is close to zero. Take care.

Answered 4/7/2023

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Take a deep breath and relax, this is not how you contract the virus. now be careful but stop worrying.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 4/7/2023

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A member asked:

I used a public restroom & put down a paper toilet seat cover. i noticed a few small dots of red/orange on the inner side of the toilet seat in the front. what is the chance of hiv transmission? could it have gotten on toilet paper i wiped with?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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