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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Inanimate Objects?

Hi I m really woeried I contracted hiv the worrying starting to really effect my life please can you help? I was with a sex worker 11 months ago, I used protection during intercourse but I used my fingers for a minute in foreplay at the start, a couple of hours later as I was drunk forgot to wash my hands, I then started to bite my fingers nails is there a chance I could ve got it this way?many thanks in advance
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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‭Hello,

HIV does not transmit this way and you will not be infected. HIV transmitted only through blood and body fluids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is HIV Transmission Possible Through Inanimate Objects?

‭Hello, HIV does not transmit this way and you will not be infected. HIV transmitted only through blood and body fluids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician