HIV Transmission Razors

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Razor Transmission

Yesterday, right after I showered, I realized I had mistaken my razor for my roommate's and had cut myself while I was shaving. I had rinsed the razor off with hot water and body wash before I used it and there was no visible blood or other...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello thereEven if this "someone" is infected with HIV, it is highly unlikely that HIV would be transmitted to you by sharing a razor. Transmission through sharing a razor is not a likely event; there is no actual evidence that HIV has... Read more »

HIV by razor?

Please answer my question, i'm losing sleep over this..recently i used a razor in my bathroom... Read more »

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HIV/Hep C on razor

Dear Doctor:Is it known how long the HIV viruis would remain infectious in blood on a razor from a... Read more »

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Sharing shaving razors?

Posted by Carrie, 8 Replies

My boyfriend (poz) and I (neg) were wondering if HIV can pass threw sharing the same shaving razors. The concern is obviously that if he nicks himself while shaving his face and gets blood on the razor, then I use the same one and nick myself while... Read more »

My dad got cut by a razor at the barber

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I might sound a little paranoid now, but I am pretty worried. My dad went to get a hair cut recently and the barber was using a razor and accidently cut my dad. I am afraid that the barber used the same razor on a lot other people. Is it possible... Read more »

razor and tattoo pins ...can some 1 effected???

Posted by billi302

hi friends
i came to know that hiv virus dies in air exposure,and if there is hiv+ some blood on razor blade or tattoo pin,how can then person be effected..and it is considered as the low risk factor???..why.
thanks for ur knowledge sharing.
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Barbershop razor nicked

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

hello.

a few months ago i went to a barber and was nicked with a straight razor (i am not sure if he reused it or if it was disposable) Its a clean shop but im still scared

A few weeks after i got nicked i got a bad cold with stuffy nose and phlem no... Read more »

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