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hiv risk from blade cut hair salon
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Probably a question asked several times. I got a small cut in a hair salon while hairdresser trimmed hair at the back of my neck. A straight raisor was used with disposable blade but I am sure she did not change the blade from previous customer. Should I get tested for hiv? Are there confirmed cases of hiv transmission in hair salons?
Probably a question asked several times. I got a small cut in a hair salon while hairdresser trimmed hair at the back of my neck. A straight raisor was used with disposable blade but I am sure she did not change the blade from previous customer. Should I get tested for hiv? Are there confirmed cases of hiv transmission in hair salons?
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I only want to give some feedback:
I did an HIV/antigen test (14 days after the incident), negative. The doctor said that there is no confirmed case of transmission in this way, but theoretically it is a risk.
My learning for this experience is that I will avoid such incidents in the future, I never though of such an exposure in a hair salon setting. I am not any expert in this subject, kindly correct my post if I post something wrong.
I only want to give some feedback:
I did an HIV/antigen test (14 days after the incident), negative. The doctor said that there is no confirmed case of transmission in this way, but theoretically it is a risk.
My learning for this experience is that I will avoid such incidents in the future, I never though of such an exposure in a hair salon setting. I am not any expert in this subject, kindly correct my post if I post something wrong.
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