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A member asked:
What are the odds of getting hiv from eating a cherry of the top of an infected persons gin and tonic?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
HIV: Odds are very low especially if you do not have an open sore in your mouth and their viral load is low. I'm assuming they had already drunk from the glass. Nevertheless, we recommend not sharing food, drink razors or toothbrushes with people who are infected.
Answered 10/18/2013
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About 0%: To contract HIV live infected cells must be transfered to you. The alcohol in the gin would probably kill any viable cells. Nothing to worry about. See your doctor if you are still worried.
Answered 6/10/2014
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