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Doctor used a spoon like equipment on a hiv patient with mouth ulcers. he used the same equipment on me. i have inflamed throat. will i get hiv.
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Report him: Timthe dept of health. If you have no open lesions, you will be ok but get HIV test!
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: First, saliva is not a good host for the HIV virus. Second, as long as the Dentist follows universal precautions, which includes proper sterilization techniques, you should be fine. If you are concerned, see your Physician for an HIV screening test.
Answered 9/23/2019
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