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Hiv risk associated with razor blade during a hair cut

I went for a haircut the other day and at the end the person used a razor blade like at a barber to edge the back of my neck. I did not realize the person was using a razor until after she was done and set it on the counter. Nor did I see her wipe the razor or change any blade before using it. I asked her what it was at the end and she said ''it was a razor but i didn't want to scare you''
The only thing I noticed was that the person wiped my neck with what I'm assuming was an alcohol wipe.
QUESTION: Given this description, did I have any risk of hiv? Weather the blade was in a closed drawer or out in the air. I have some pimples on my neck and felt uncomfortable after seeing a razor was used.

If someone had the razor used on them 5 minutes prior to me and it was not cleaned and then used on me is there a concern, or would anything that could have gotten on the blade been dried out by the time it was used on me.

All input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.



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HIV is not transmitted in that manner.
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Ok thanks. I've also heard that you cannot get hiv from inanimate objects.
From some other posts of similar circumstances others have said no risk at all from a nick or cut from haircut blades-razors.  Not transmitted in that way etc.
Your input on that?
I'm trying to better educate myself on this.
Thanks for any responses.

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When exposed to air the viruses outer shell is damaged - With a damaged shell it is unable to attach to infect making the virus inactive.
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Thank you for your responses.
Can someone clarify for me on hiv does not survive out in open.
maybe briefly explain to me how it works.

Thanks.
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Given this description, did I have any risk of hiv? NO
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No...there was absolutely no risk.
HIV does not survive when it is out in open.
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