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Could the the saliva of a homeless man, and a junkie, possibly hiv positive, have any possible effects on me, if small amounts in my mouth or eyes?
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Yes: You can acquire AIDS from contact with any body fluid of an infected person, especially in your mouth or eyes. See a doctor and get tested.
Answered 11/28/2017
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