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transmission question
hi everyone, just wondering what the risk of sharing razors is.. i have read through the forum and see alot of conflicting information. if in fact this was possible would you have to literally cut yourself right after someone had just cut themselves? or at least within a few minutes? i know its almost impossible but there was a story on those sisters in australia who supposedly passed it along in that manner and i was just curious how likely this is. thanks
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Risk of transmission of HIV through razor does not exist. For transmission, plenty of infectious fluid is needed to be exchanged inside the body, for which, a safety razor does not qualify.
However, for personal hygiene, and to prevent other contageous infections, it is always better to avoid anybody else's kits. You may use a different brand having different color to eliminate the risk of picking up the wrong razor inadvertently.
However, for personal hygiene, and to prevent other contageous infections, it is always better to avoid anybody else's kits. You may use a different brand having different color to eliminate the risk of picking up the wrong razor inadvertently.
well not as far as i know. i have used roomates razors. not on purpose but i have picked up the wrong one before and used it and u never know..so now im just windering if its something to be worried about..i actually cut myself really bad once with a razor that i dont think was mine but it was like a day after anyone had even touched it. should i vbe worried
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