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I go to the gym and worry about the risk of hiv, hpv & stds 1./when my hand or feet collide exercise machine and bleed (blood, fluid on machine or none) 2./when exposed to sweat, saliva, or even other people's fluids or blood on the exercise machine?

Q: i go to the gym and worry about the risk of hiv, hpv & stds 1./when my hand or feet collide exercise machine and bleed (blood, fluid on machine or none) 2./when exposed to sweat, saliva, or even other people's fluids or blood on the exercise machine?

: None of those things are transmitted by an unclean exercise machine. All legitimate Gyms are cleaned and sanitized after individual use. So dont worry. Next choice workout at home. wish you health

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

None of those things are transmitted by an unclean exercise machine. All legitimate Gyms are cleaned and sanitized after individual use. So dont worry. Next choice workout at home. wish you health

Answered 9/4/2023

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A member asked:

I go to the gym and worry about the risk of hiv, hpv & stds 1./when my hand or feet collide exercise machine and bleed (blood, fluid on machine or none) 2./when exposed to sweat, saliva, or even other people's fluids or blood on the exercise machine?

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