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Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Infected Blade?
Is there any problem with using same blade can I get hiv because of I went to barbershop for haircutting after complet he remove hair side edge on the head but he used same blade there is no cut on my head eye visibly before using blade and razor on the table more than 5 minutes get hiv
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Hi,
Why did this happen? Blade should never be shared among individuals. Each time, we have to take a fresh one. Even though the chance is quite low, there is a small chance if the previous person is infected, which we can not exclude.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Why did this happen? Blade should never be shared among individuals. Each time, we have to take a fresh one. Even though the chance is quite low, there is a small chance if the previous person is infected, which we can not exclude.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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