Is it possible to get infected with HIV, Hepatitis and other diseases at the barber shop?

When I went recently, the guy slightly cut my skin. With a sharp barber knife. How likely is it to get infected with a viral or bacterial disease when this happens? Presumably people get cut by barbers from time to time. How long can viruses survive on barber equipment?Is it possible to get infected with HIV, Hepatitis and other diseases at the barber shop?
I would say that yes, HIV would be very hard to catch in a barbershop type environment, but the case for Hepatitis C transmission is more likely.





For Hep C to infect it needs a lot less blood and a lot less virus than HIV. Hep C has been known to be transmitted in manicure shops when the equipment wasn't cleaned properly.





My advice is to ask your barber how s/he cleans his/her equipment and to ensure that this happens before any contact with your skin. You can call your local health department to find out exactly how they should be cleaning their equipment.





The one thing about statistics is that you can never really rule something out 100%. The answer to your question is yes it is possible to get infected with HIV, HepC, and other diseases at a barbershop. It theoretically could happen, but is usually HIGHLY unlikely.Is it possible to get infected with HIV, Hepatitis and other diseases at the barber shop?
I do believe your at risk anywhere at in public places (especially Barbershops, tatoo parlors and at the doctor). All you can do is protect yourself in every way possible. I would start by only using facilities that look very clean and have good rep.
The only way to spread HIV is through the bodily fluids themselves. There would have to be blood or semen on the scissors from someone who was infected, then if you got cut by those same scissors, there would be a small chance you could get infected as well, if the blood entered your system. Barbers and salons sterilize their equipment after every person they serve. They have to, to comply with OSHA laws. The scissors or knife he/she used to cut your hair with were not used on someone else. That's why they have drawers full of multiple pairs of scissors, combs, etc. I do not know how hepatitis is spread, so I can't answer about that one.
It's very hard to get those diseases, believe it or not. However, in the situation you described it IS possible. However, HIV/AIDS I doubt could live on his equiptment. It needs a wet place to thrive. Most of the things spread via blood or other fluids will die shortly after landing on a surface that is NOT wet.