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Yesterday i went to barber shop.i went for shaving.in that process a small cut happened on my face.but he changed blade in front of me.but he didn't cleaned blade handle . chances of getting hiv?
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This is a very low risk activity since the blade used for the shaving was a new blade. The HIV virus would not live very long on the blade handle and the blade handle has a low risk of touching you in the cut area. If you remain concerned about HIV, then get an HIV test from your doctor. Good luck to you!
Answered 8/28/2023
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HIV cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism unless fresh contaminated blood on it, the blade was new, just changed in your case. There is still a risk for transmission for other germs and the wound should be watched closely until healed.
Answered 8/28/2023
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