Does bleeding during a manicure mean you have AIDS?

Generally speaking, bleeding during a manicure is not HIV infection itself, but there may be a risk of infection if the tools used are not thoroughly sterilized. If concerned, it is advisable to seek medical advice in advance. The detailed analysis is as follows:

If nail salon tools are properly replaced for each customer and strictly disinfected—such as through high-temperature steam sterilization or treatment with dedicated disinfectants—any residual virus will be inactivated, eliminating the risk of infection even if bleeding occurs during the procedure. Under such standardized practices, bleeding is merely a minor local injury that heals quickly after cleaning.

However, if tools are reused without effective disinfection, and the previous user was infected with a virus, contaminated blood containing the virus might remain on the tools. If bleeding occurs, the virus could potentially enter the body through the wound, posing a theoretical risk of infection. Nevertheless, viruses are fragile in external environments and rapidly lose their activity, making the actual likelihood of infection very low.

When getting a manicure, choose hygienic and reputable salons and confirm their tool sterilization procedures. If bleeding occurs, have the staff clean the wound immediately. If concerns persist, consider undergoing relevant testing after four weeks to alleviate unnecessary anxiety.