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I needed to use a public toilet. i lifted up the toilet seat with gloves on my hand when i saw theres blood on the toilet seat, not there where i touched, but my penis touched the gloves on that part where i touched the toilet seat. any risk of hiv?

Q: i needed to use a public toilet. i lifted up the toilet seat with gloves on my hand when i saw theres blood on the toilet seat, not there where i touched, but my penis touched the gloves on that part where i touched the toilet seat. any risk of hiv?

: No, there is no HIV transmission risk in above scenario from inanimate surfaces. Check cdc.gov hiv-transmission for clarification.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, there is no HIV transmission risk in above scenario from inanimate surfaces. Check cdc.gov hiv-transmission for clarification.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 6/21/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If ther was no cut or open wound on your penis- then none

Answered 6/27/2023

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A member asked:

I needed to use a public toilet. i lifted up the toilet seat with gloves on my hand when i saw theres blood on the toilet seat, not there where i touched, but my penis touched the gloves on that part where i touched the toilet seat. any risk of hiv?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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