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I unwrapped the roll of dry toilet paper and inside was a condom. let's assume that the sperm was wiped with that paper. i immediately washed my hands. afterwards i touched the eye. what is the possibility of getting hiv and other stds?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

STD’s and/or HIV transmission is not possible by touching inanimate objects. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding STD/HIV transmission.

Answered 5/18/2023

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Sperms die within 10 mints and HIV and other std organisms do not survive more than a few hrs.. In your scenario getting something is near0

Answered 5/19/2023

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