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I dropped my phone in toilet and accidentally touched water and toilet bowl and then used the same hand to wipe my butt with toilet paper. do i need to worry about hiv or other std? should i get pep from my doctor following this?

Q: i dropped my phone in toilet and accidentally touched water and toilet bowl and then used the same hand to wipe my butt with toilet paper. do i need to worry about hiv or other std? should i get pep from my doctor following this?

: No, HIV is not transmitted through inanimate objects. HIV related anxiety is likely and you should discuss it with your doc, no need for PREP. For further information related to HIV transmission and prophylaxis cdc.gov is a reliable site.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No, HIV is not transmitted through inanimate objects. HIV related anxiety is likely and you should discuss it with your doc, no need for PREP. For further information related to HIV transmission and prophylaxis cdc.gov is a reliable site.

Answered 4/24/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Chances of getting anything are remote. If worried then get checked

Answered 4/25/2023

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A member asked:

I dropped my phone in toilet and accidentally touched water and toilet bowl and then used the same hand to wipe my butt with toilet paper. do i need to worry about hiv or other std? should i get pep from my doctor following this?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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