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Infection from barber


I was getting a haircut and the barber cut his finger. He used the same blade on me immediately without washing it. I saw his bleeding finger a bit later. Can I get any viral diseases from this or should I take Post exposure prophylaxis?
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You don't need to worry about this situation. There is zero risk for HIV. HIV is only transmitted by unprotected vaginal or anal sex or sharing IV needles to inject drugs. Air inactivates the virus. In no way could what you describe transmit HIV.  No need to worry or test.
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