Toothbrush risk

[zbjwbs]

Dear all, here is the thing: I spent a year living with other two students. Because of the easiness to use stuff, I always put my toothbrush and shampoo in the bathroom we shared. Yesterday, I randomly knew online sharing toothbrush could be a risk of transmission of HIV. I didn't know if they ever used my toothbrush. I moved out of that place last week. Should I get a test three months later？ Cheers.

[KJ268]

If you must take a Duo at 4 weeks. Undoubtedly, it will be negative. Move along. You had absolutely NO RISK. Go re-read the CDC guidelines. No where does it say that sharing a toothbrush is a risk.

[Vance2335]

Seek a therapist to help you deal with the anxiety.

[zbjwbs]

Sorry mate, I understand your words and I'm sure you got far knowledge about HIV than me. I still feel anxious. Is there any way to get conclusive test outcome quicker? (less than 3 months) I suffer from OCD, please forgive my irrational thoughts.

[Vance2335]

No household transmission has ever happened.
Don't know why people don't know how HIV is transmitted. Maybe they are still holding on to info from the 1980's.

[zbjwbs]

I remember somewhere CDC mentioned few cases of household transmission which included sharing razors or toothbrush. Has that been confirmed? Why people recommend avoid sharing razors and toothbrushes with + ppl? Just because of personal hygiene？

[Vance2335]

No such thing as household risk.
HIV is transmitted by:
Unprotected vaginal and/or anal sex
Mother to unborn/nursing child
IV drug use

[zbjwbs]

Thanks mate. Could you explain a little bit? Does this fall into the category of household risk?  

[Vance2335]

No risk.