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Yesterday i was walking in a shopping centre and i noticed i touched a wall with blood on it with my leg, although it didnt look fresh blood but i had a wound on my leg where touched the wall, is there any risk of hiv infection from this happening?
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HIV cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism unless fresh contaminated blood on the edge, the virus does not live on inanimate surfaces or in the air. There is still a risk for transmission for other germs and the wound should be watched closely until healed.
Answered 7/17/2023
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