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I may have slightly touched a used liner in the tampon bin as i was tossing mine away. i then cleaned myself and inserted a new one. hiv or std risk?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

The risk is nil: as your possible exposure was dealt with quickly.

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk: You immediately washed your hands and you did not mention any cuts or other points of entry through the skin- you don't have a risk.

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No: You should be fine. You would need to have damaged tissue and a high viral load to acquire HIV. Relax!

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