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Brother cut himself, started bleeding, then touched tools. he went washed his hands and applied bandage. then he touched tools again and asked for my phone. he held my phone. how likely is it to contract hiv from this? brothers status is unknown?

Q: brother cut himself, started bleeding, then touched tools. he went washed his hands and applied bandage. then he touched tools again and asked for my phone. he held my phone. how likely is it to contract hiv from this? brothers status is unknown?

: HIV transmission is not possible in described scenario. The virus does not live on inanimate surfaces. HIV related anxiety is possible otherwise and you should discuss options with your PCP.

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HIV transmission is not possible in described scenario. The virus does not live on inanimate surfaces. HIV related anxiety is possible otherwise and you should discuss options with your PCP.

Answered 6/8/2023

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A member asked:

Brother cut himself, started bleeding, then touched tools. he went washed his hands and applied bandage. then he touched tools again and asked for my phone. he held my phone. how likely is it to contract hiv from this? brothers status is unknown?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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