Can using toilet paper with seminal fluid cause HIV transmission during nocturnal emission?

Patient's question:

I just had an ejaculation, so I went to the bathroom to clean up. While I was there, I picked up a roll of toilet paper from my bedside. At the time, I didn't notice whether the toilet paper was clean or not. After cleaning up, I wondered if there might be something dirty on the toilet paper (such as semen, because my roommate has used my toilet paper). I questioned whether I might have contracted HIV or hepatitis B?

Doctor's answer:

This will never transmit HIV. The paper is disposable. Your classmate couldn't possibly use it and then give it back to you, could they? Even if they did, you can clearly see that it would never be reused. Besides, the premise for transmitting HIV is that your classmate must have the possibility of having HIV, which is not the case. Moreover, you are not directly touching it, so there's no need to worry.
Ejaculation-related conditions tend to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it's crucial to seek treatment at a professional and reputable hospital immediately. Treatment should be considered based on the results of thorough examinations.

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