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Could i have hiv from sharing water ?

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No: It has been reliably documented that the HIV virus is only passed through blood or semen. It is not passed through saliva, tears, feces, urine, or sweat. You cannot get it from sharing water, whether it be drinking water or bath water.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 3/19/2018

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