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2025-10-11 14:26:00
While buying Momos the shopkeeper returned me the currency note having red Stains may be of dried Blood. After that I got my momos packed and brought home and eaten. Does touching note with blood stains poses risk for some infection or HIV?
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Answered2025-10-18 05:18:06

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Answered2025-10-13 07:52:09

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No risk.

Answered2025-10-12 14:48:57

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You don’t need to worry — HIV or any major infection cannot spread by touching a currency note, even if it had dried blood stains. HIV and similar viruses die quickly outside the human body, especially once the blood dries. There’s no risk unless fresh blood directly enters an open wound or mucosa (eyes, mouth, genital area), which clearly didn’t happen here. You can simply wash your hands with soap and water — that’s enough. No testing or medication is required. If you’d like a detailed explanation and guidance to clear your infection-related anxiety completely, feel free to connect with me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five nine six for a private consultation.

Answered2025-10-12 14:00:47

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Nothing to worry as of now. Reach out me to know what are the possible ways of transfer.

Answered2025-10-12 12:22:27

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Answered2025-10-12 12:14:02

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No not a worry

Answered2025-10-12 12:04:11

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Dried stain not to worry

Answered2025-10-12 10:27:36

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After touch currency  with or without  stains  one must wash hand today  only  its in newspaper. Tuberculosis  is most common.  Least is hiv.

Answered2025-10-12 10:24:54

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-10-14 03:36:17

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-10-13 12:23:04

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No , touching dried blood stains does not transmit HIV. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is very fragile outside the human body. Once blood is exposed to air and dries, the virus: • Loses its infectivity within seconds to minutes, • Cannot enter the body through intact skin, and • Cannot survive long enough to cause infection.
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Just wast your hand with soap and water

Answered2025-10-12 10:47:42

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