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Hello, can you get hiv from a towel with dried semen on it by wiping your face or vagina ? and the person the sperm belongs to is hiv positive but might have been on meds. the towel sat for hours and dried but should i be concerned ?
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HIV transmission is not possible in above mentioned circumstances from inanimate surfaces. For hygiene reasons best to use clean towels. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.
Answered 12/14/2022
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In this scenario -nil. There has to be body fluid exchange, or contamination on open cuts or wounds .
Answered 12/15/2022
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