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worried about hiv from cosmetic sponge

I know its probably really silly but i cant stop worrying about it. About two weeks ago i went to a beauty salon to have a facial and massage. When i  had the facial i had a cold sore on my lip, do u think i could contract hiv from the cosmetic sponges used to clean off the cleanser? I don't know whether the sponges had been used before on someone else.  Also now about 2 weeks on i have a terrible sore throat although i may have.caught that from my bf who has had a sore throat for about 5 days.

Please help :-(
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Not an HIV concern.
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Thanks for the reply. So even though i had a open sore it is unlikely i would have contracted anything?
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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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