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HIV Scare from barber shop
Hi Doctor,
Yesterday evening i went to a barber shop to get a Haircut. while doing my haircut in between he used the razor. Not sure whether he used new blade. There were some small scratches and razor burns after my haircut. Now i am scared whetehr is it possible to get HIV this way?
Please Advise.
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dnt worry chances are very less
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Do not worry it is just doubt
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Don't worry much....
Spread involves several other factors
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consult to discuss
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Don’t worry much .although it’s possible but only very very less chances . If you are afraid of it consult me
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Consult me for hiv prophylaxis prescription
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Don't take unnecessary tensions.. that is just a doubt only.. he might have used new blade. So just relax.
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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45 yrs exp
Jaipur
Why & how u think for HIV
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