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What's the chances of getting HIV from toothbrush sharing?

What's the chances of getting HIV from toothbrush sharing?

Hi,

My problem is, I had mistakenly used my uncle's(HIV infected) toothbrush for the last 5days. I work far from home, only be back once every 3 months.So, I barely remember where I put my stuff.

What worry me most, is after knowing the the toothbrush belongs to him. He used it 1-4hours before I used them. I worry that I may be infected in this way, as I do brush my teeth hard and cause my gum to bleed.

What's the chances of me getting the virus? I'm super worried. I know the virus can't be detected within days, where I have to wait 4-6 weeks before i could head to the lab to do a blood test. Please advise me.

Thank you.


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"What's the chances of me getting the virus?"

zero
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Like lizzie lou said...zero.

You cannot get HIV from sharing toothbrushes, drinking from the same cup, etc etc...things like that.

You are just fine.
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Thanks for the feedback Lizzie lou & nursegirl6572
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