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Bloodborne Infections

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health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

The Alarming Truth Behind Tiny Marks on Public Restroom Toilet Paper

A TikTok video warning has gone viral, cautioning viewers about the potential risks of using toilet paper in public restrooms that may be contaminated with blood from drug users cleaning their needles. The video advises people to avoid using toilet paper with small red blood splotches and streak marks, as it could lead to the transmission of bloodborne infections such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B or C. While experts state that direct fluid transfer is necessary for HIV transmission, caution is still advised. Viewers were alarmed by the warning and expressed concerns about encountering contaminated toilet paper in public restrooms.

via New York Post |

#bloodborne-infections #contaminated-toilet-paper #drug-use

health2 years ago•2 min saved

HIV Outbreak Triggers Investigation into 'Vampire Facial' Spa

The New Mexico Department of Health is urging former customers of the now-defunct VIP Beauty Salon and Spa in Albuquerque to get tested for HIV and other bloodborne infections. Health officials have identified several new cases of HIV this year tied to services provided by the spa, including vampire facials. The spa was shut down in 2018 over unsafe practices that exposed customers to these infections. The owner of the spa pleaded guilty to practicing medicine without a license. Health officials are advising all former customers to seek HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C lab testing, even if they previously tested negative. Walk-in testing events have been arranged, and free and confidential testing is available at public health offices in New Mexico.

via Gizmodo|

#bloodborne-infections #health #hiv