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hiv from used blades

I went to an upmarket barber shop to get shave. there were two barbers. One changed the blade on the razor and the other one  used it to shave my beard. I got two very tiny cuts on my face and a little bit of blood came out? I suspect that he might have used the wrong razor containing the used blade? So what are the chances of contracting hiv presumed that there might be some blood on it. On wiki answers it is written that around 15% of people infected with hiv are those who get it from saloon. Also in internet it is written that virus does not die within minutes after leaving the body, it is still active in blood for hours. I just hope he might have used the right razor. Should I go for test. The incident took place 10 days ago
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Thanx a lot Teak.
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You are trying to compare apples to oranges. We are not responsible for incorrect information you find on other websites. You never had an exposure.
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I am sorry for posting again but I am just vexed. Hope you understand my problem.
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Sorry I dont want to irk you but in lot of forums it is written that blood contaminated instruments like blades syringes and needles can pass hiv and there has been a recorded case of two sisters who shared blade passed hiv. Further the forums challenge the hiv experts that hiv can live for more then minutes. Are these forums and cases just a hoax
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Not a risk.
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It was an airconditioned saloon. So natural air might not pass in the room further blade was enclosed in the razor. So no chance of air to pass
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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.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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