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Can I contract HIV from a dried trimmer?

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If the blood of an HIV postive person dries up on the trimmer and I use it after some time, can I get HIV?

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Answered by Dr. Babita Goel

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cannot withstand external conditions for a long time besides the body, especially if the blood is found to be dry on an object. Even if the object is reused after it has dried, the risk of HIV infection is said to be near zero, but still, safety first. If there are specific concerns about possible infection or symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes, it is recommended to see a healthcare provider for accurate testing and consultation.

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If the blood of an HIV postive person dries up on the trimmer and I use it after some time, can I get HIV?

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cannot withstand external conditions for a long time besides the body, especially if the blood is found to be dry on an object. Even if the object is reused after it has dried, the risk of HIV infection is said to be near zero, but still, safety first. If there are specific concerns about possible infection or symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes, it is recommended to see a healthcare provider for accurate testing and consultation.

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If the blood of an HIV postive person dries up on the trimmer and I use it after some time, can I get HIV?

Questions & Answers on "Blood Cancer Treatment" (8)

One of my friend is suffering from CLL, he is 23, and sometimes he go through bleeding and fever, are there chances of him being fine again?

Hi, my friend has diffuse B cell lymphoma in the small intestine. Which is the best chemotherapy or surgery for the same?

Hello, my mother is suffering from T-cell lymphoma stage 3. Is it curable?

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two weeks ago, I was in the infectious disease ward of a hospital when I noticed that my hand was cut and bleeding. Today, I have a sore in my mouth. Is it possible that I have HIV? Do I need to be tested?"

I am seeking a hospital that may treat leukaemia which has spread to a tumor in the stomach region causing extreme pain

Hello, I want to save money for my grandmothers stem cell therapy treatment on leukaemia, she is 70 years old, could you please let me know the estimate cost?

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