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HIV from cuticle cut?

Hello! I’m really really scared and need some help, I went and got my nails done for the first time and the technician cut my nail bed too short, there was blood and I noticed the buffer being used wasn’t cleaned since the person before me. I’m crying because I’m scared I’m going to catch HIV this way. Should I worry? I’m never come back here again. I feel like the next six months are going to be hell worrying

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Sh

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I wouldn’t think so... someone who was HIV positive would have had to get their blood in your open wound. This is very unlikely.

Be

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Get tested, by all means, but I'd focus more on Hep C. HIV can't survive outside the body. It does on contact with air. Hep C can live on surfaces for months.

Be

Beth • Aug 5, 2019
*it dies

Ka

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highly unlikely

E

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Yes, there would be a possibility, but there would have to be infected blood on the tool used on you. I don’t think it would be highly likely, I’d go get a test for peace of mind.

Je

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Usually contracting HIV involves blood getting into an open wound or through unprotected sex. I dont think you have anything to be concerned about.

sa

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Was there any blood on the buffer? It's very unlikely to catch it that way . If it's like needles then the risks are high.
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