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I went to the barbershop while shaving I got a very small cut so, the barber apply alum on it. That alum is not a new one he used that alum on multiple people. So there is any chance of HIV transmission,
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No there is no history of such way of transmission.
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Alum (also called potassium alum or aluminum potassium sulfate) has been widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and even textiles, but it has not been tested against viruses. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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