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HIV risk from dirty toilet paper
Very strange circumstance, but I wanted to ask about it. A couple of days ago I was in a restaurant (a quite nice one), and used the toliet. I was in a rush because my friends were waiting for me. After I made a bowel movement, I noticed that the toilet paper was stained with something (it looked brownish but it may have been slightly dark reddish). I unrolled the first few rotations of the roll and then wiped myself to clean up. I don't think I used any of the soiled part, but I'm not entirely sure as I was rushing a bit. my question is if that soiled area on the paper was indeed HIV blood, could I have gotten infected by wiping my anus? I realize this sounds ridiculous, but it's been on my mind. I understand that "when HIV dires it dies" and I think the paper was dry but I am not entirely sure. Thanks for any advice.
dude are we serious? If it spread that easily man, like 90% of the planet would have it if it spread so recklessly....
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