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Can HIV Be Contracted By Trying On New Earrings?

Can get HIV from earrings by trying them on at jewelry store. I went to a jewelry store so i can by some earrings but i didn t use any alcohol before i used the earrings. After i came out the store 30 minutes later i realized i never used any alcohol, so i went to the store and get some rubbing alcohol and rub my ear up then i felt my ear started to burn. Should get tested ? Am worried about it . Please help me with this question
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
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Hello,

HIV does not spread by wearing external objects like jewellery of clothes. It is normal for burning sensation after applying alcohol on skin directly. There is nothing to worry.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Can HIV Be Contracted By Trying On New Earrings?

Hello, HIV does not spread by wearing external objects like jewellery of clothes. It is normal for burning sensation after applying alcohol on skin directly. There is nothing to worry. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist