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Can hiv be transmitted through razor blade?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Very unlikely: This would be highly unusual. Someone with HIV would have had to have recently used the razor and cut himself. Then, with blood on the blade, you would have to use it and cut yourself. It's unlikely that this has ever happened. Still, we recommend against sharing razors.

Dr Sturgis agreed

Answered 4/26/2019

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