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HIV/Hep C on razor Jan 1, 2005 Dear Doctor: Is it known how long the HIV viruis would remain infectious in blood on a razor from a shaving cut? Is it known how long HCV would remain infectious on blood on razor from a shaving cut? Thnaks... |
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 I am not aware of any studies which have tried to determine how long infectious virus remained on a razor. However, transmission of hepatitis C is related to drug use, where there is a large exposure to infectious virus, or to accidental needlestick exposures, most of which occur with hollow bore needles. Therefore, the risk of transmission usually requires a certain inoculum of virus that is in a hollow bore needle. Sharing razors is not recommended; however, transmission from person to person through simple razor sharing is not documented. Dr. McGovern | ||||||||
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