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stevex82
Is there any chance, if using same trimmer ( barber shop ). I got small cut today morning
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stevex82
It's clear now - Thank you
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hiv is not transmitted through environmental surfaces or inanimate objects. once exposed to air, hiv becomes inactive and unable to infect.
you had no risk and testing is not warranted.
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