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Other types of HIV transmission

Choose a subject Tattooing, piering, electrolysis and acupuncture Blood transfusion and organ transplants Fighting Intentional exposure to blood Sharing toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers, etc.

Tattooing, piering, electrolysis and acupuncture

• Tattooing, piercing, electrolysis and acupuncture using universal precautions NO RISK
• Tattooing, piercing, electrolysis and acupuncture using shared unclean equipment NEGLIGIBLE RISK
• Tattooing, piercing, electrolysis and acupuncture using equipment with blood HIGH RISK

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Blood transfusion and organ transplants

In Canada, all donated blood, organs and semen are now screened for HIV antibodies. There is a very small potential for transmission. However, it cannot realistically be assigned a risk category under this model.

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Fighting

• Fighting NEGLIGIBLE RISK

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Intentional exposure to blood

• Receiving blood from an HIV positive person LOW RISK

"Drinking, sucking, licking blood, vampire cults, fraternity/sorority blood rituals"

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Sharing toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers, etc.

• Using one’s own toothbrush, etc. NO RISK
• Sharing toothbrushes, razors, etc. NEGLIGIBLE RISK

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