900 Children Test Positive for H.I.V. in Pakistani city of Ratodero

Re:900 Children Test Positive for H.I.V. in Pakistani city o... by sizzle on Monday October 28, 2019 @09:11PM (#21383430)

First time in hearing about a barber being able to spread HIV and my anxiety is now through the roof, having left haircuts with minor cuts from tapering my neckline etc. with no sanitization between customers whatsoever.

What is the likelihood of a barber passing an transmissible disease? Any stats? Thanks.

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Re:900 Children Test Positive for H.I.V. in Pakistani city o... by jbob2000 on Monday October 28, 2019 @11:26PM (#21384042)

Unless you’re going to sketchy back alley barber shops where they’re regularly cutting you with infected blades, you’re probably fine. It’s not as easy to transmit as you may think. Did you know there’s only a 25% chance a pregnant woman with HIV will pass it on to her child? It’s less than 1% if she’s taking medication.

Also, it’s really easy to get tested for it, you could go and get checked.

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