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Could you contract hiv from a dry escalator with nothing on it?
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No.: If you are questioning the possibility of acquiring an HIV infection from touching a surface (like the railing on an escalator), the answer is, 'no'. Touching a dry surface that was previously touched by someone with HIV carries no risk. Transmission of HIV between people requires some sharing of body fluids.
Answered 6/10/2014
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