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Can you get hiv from dried blood on toilet seat if it touches your underwear?

Q: can you get hiv from dried blood on toilet seat if it touches your underwear?

: Nobody ever has been known to catch HIV from contact with blood or body fluids in the environment. Zero risk.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nobody ever has been known to catch HIV from contact with blood or body fluids in the environment. Zero risk.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 8/3/2023

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A member asked:

Can you get hiv from dried blood on toilet seat if it touches your underwear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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