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Can hiv spread by razors, toothbrush, manicure stuff etc, in any situation? i dont share them, but what if they touch any hiv blood or body fluid contaminated object before use and i cut myself or having bleeding gum etc?

Q: can hiv spread by razors, toothbrush, manicure stuff etc, in any situation? i dont share them, but what if they touch any hiv blood or body fluid contaminated object before use and i cut myself or having bleeding gum etc?

: HIV is not transmitted by such exposures. No risk, no worries.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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HIV is not transmitted by such exposures. No risk, no worries.

Answered 10/5/2023

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A member asked:

Can hiv spread by razors, toothbrush, manicure stuff etc, in any situation? i dont share them, but what if they touch any hiv blood or body fluid contaminated object before use and i cut myself or having bleeding gum etc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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