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Hiv Risk from Colonscopy?

Hello I had some bowel issues 1 month before so I had a colonoscopy.Then I started reading to internet for possible hiv danger etc.Is that a fact?Am I in danger?Even if the endoscope was contaminated doesn't the virus destroy when in air?Thanks a lot.
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No
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Thank you very much.I am sorry I forgot one more think to say.I had a wound with blood in my bowel does it make a difference?Thanks again
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It is no risk, HIV is not transmitted through objects like that.
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