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I dropped my keys in the toilet and used my bare hand to get the keys. my hand touched the toilet water and toilet bowl for about a minute. i then used the same hand to wipe my butt with toilet paper. will i get hiv?
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No, HIV is not transmitted through inanimate objects. HIV related anxiety is likely and you should discuss it with your doc. For further information related to HIV transmission and prophylaxis cdc.gov is a reliable site.
Answered 4/25/2023
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