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Does Bathing In A Public Bathroom Cause HIV Infection?

Few days back after my workout in gym I went for a shower. The floor was wet before and during my shower one of my finger accidentally touched the floor. I then clean my penis including tip of head using same hand. So is there any chance of hiv infection if infected bodily fluid is present in floor?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

HIV won't survive outside the body. Chances of getting infection through taking bath in public bathroom is 0% (zero). Even if by chance, HIV patients took bath in the bathroom, others won't get infection.

Don't worry about it, definitely you are free from (getting) infection. If you are still having doubt, go for ELISA test for HIV (not needed, only for your satisfaction).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Siddartha
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Does Bathing In A Public Bathroom Cause HIV Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. HIV won t survive outside the body. Chances of getting infection through taking bath in public bathroom is 0% (zero). Even if by chance, HIV patients took bath in the bathroom, others won t get infection. Don t worry about it, definitely you are free from (getting) infection. If you are still having doubt, go for ELISA test for HIV (not needed, only for your satisfaction). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha