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I was at a public restroom (state fair) and after i used the restroom realized there was no toilet paper except for some on the floor. not thinking, i grabbed that and used it to wipe. the paper was dry but i'm concerned that i could have got hiv?

Q: i was at a public restroom (state fair) and after i used the restroom realized there was no toilet paper except for some on the floor. not thinking, i grabbed that and used it to wipe. the paper was dry but i'm concerned that i could have got hiv?

: The HIV virus cannot live very long on a dry piece of toilet paper. But, if you are concerned, get an HIV test so that you can have peace of mind. Good luck!

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The HIV virus cannot live very long on a dry piece of toilet paper. But, if you are concerned, get an HIV test so that you can have peace of mind. Good luck!

Answered 8/17/2023

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A member asked:

I was at a public restroom (state fair) and after i used the restroom realized there was no toilet paper except for some on the floor. not thinking, i grabbed that and used it to wipe. the paper was dry but i'm concerned that i could have got hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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