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HIV transmission through face shaving razor
I asked my housemate to buy me an eyebrow razor/face razor. I remember it was sealed and I open it. But still I’m always doubtful about her character. I feel that what if the eyebrow razor was opened by her previously in some or the other way. Before using it, I cleaned it with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe but I don’t know if it’s enough to kill the viruses. I’m scared of hiv.
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But alas , even so, you CAN NOT get hiv this way. Air inactivates the virus. So, there would be no chance of getting HIV from this. The only risks for HIV are to have unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse or to share IV needles to inject drugs.
You have no worry for HIV with what you wrote. But I do worry about your anxiety. That has to be hard on you and take a toll.