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Razor Worry

Yesterday as I put my razor down after shaving, my toddler came into the bathroom, picked it up and rubbed it on his hand. I grabbed it from him immediately but noticed some broken skin around the nail cuticle. (I am unsure if this was caused by said razor or not). I did not notice any blood on the razor but there was a tiny spot of blood appear on my leg a minute later so I must have nicked myself before my child took it.

I am waiting for a test, supposing I was positive, is there any risk to my child?
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HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.
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I had unprotected sex. I'm waiting to test at 3 months.

Absolutely no risk to my child? I'm worried there may have been a spot of blood on the razor before he took it. I'm aware I may be overly paranoid and sound neurotic but it's my child so I don't care! I'm quivering at the thought I may have put him at risk.

Thanks for your response.
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No risk to your child but what makes you think you are positive anyway.
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