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HIV on Razor?

HIV positive person used razor to shave his head and he cut himself and there was a blood on razor.
If I use the same razor to shave my head and cut myself, what is a chance of catching HIV from the blade of the razor???

How long can HIV virus survive in the razor??

Is there any stories of transmitting HIV in that way??

I'm worried.
Thanks alot.
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Yes she is wrong.
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hi  i  had  same  worry  with  a  toothbrush  but  everyone  says  it  cannot  happen and they  the  experts
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A doctor yesterday told me that, no matter for how long a razor is unused after a HIV's + use, it can cause infection if one cuts oneself with it. Is she wrong? Other doctors say it can't happen.

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hello,
asked same question before you.
everybody said that there is no risk! its really difficult to understand but its true!
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Yes, do move on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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move on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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