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Home Health Query Infectious Disease So, I went to get my beard shaved at a barber shop...

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21 Years
29/01/2025

So, I went to get my beard shaved at a barber shop, and I noticed that the barber didn't change the blade. I ended up with a small cut too. Should I be worried about the risk of HIV transmission in this situation?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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MBBS
1+ Yrs

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Answered 04/07/2025

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