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My underwear accidently fell onto the hospital floor while changing and i didnt have another one, so i put it back on. what are my chances of contracting hiv , hep b and hep c from wearing an underwear that fell onto the hospital floor?

Q: my underwear accidently fell onto the hospital floor while changing and i didnt have another one, so i put it back on. what are my chances of contracting hiv , hep b and hep c from wearing an underwear that fell onto the hospital floor?

: Not a chance with intact body barrier. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Not a chance with intact body barrier. Take care.

Answered 5/3/2023

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A member asked:

My underwear accidently fell onto the hospital floor while changing and i didnt have another one, so i put it back on. what are my chances of contracting hiv , hep b and hep c from wearing an underwear that fell onto the hospital floor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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