The [him] moderator has received this anonymous posting on the web site about razors and HIV transmission:

"It's unclear whether this is a myth. I've seen reports of Ugandan soldier who share disposable razor blades. They often dry-shave without lubricants. Also, I heard some respectable Infectious Disease doctors say that sharing razors is a high risk method of transmission. There was also speculation about a man in South Florida USA who was infected and the only risk activity seemed to have been intermittent use of a shared razor. He worked in construction contracting and frequently would work for extended periods of time. The men would refresh themselves by washing and shaving on the job with a water hose. He claimed that he ad no other high risk behavior. So, I would't discount this report at all."

The [him] moderator has just spent an hour googling Ugandan soldiers, southern Florida shavers, and ID doctors. He was unable to find a single scientifically documented case of HIV transmission through sharing of razors. It is a myth. There have never been any cases of scientifically documented HIV transmission through sharing razors.

There were, however, seven million people infected with HIV and seven million others who died of HIV related causes last year. They were infected through unprotected sex, nonsterile injecting equipment or blood, and from their mothers.

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