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After touching a metal thing in a public restroom, my son accidently put his fingers in my mouth. i am concerned that i could get hiv.

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

NO: HIV is not transmitted by casual contact like that. There is no chance he contracted HIV from hand/mouth contact. Relax and go to CDC website or other HIV site to learn about HIV transmission.

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Answered 1/6/2020

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A member asked:

After touching a metal thing in a public restroom, my son accidently put his fingers in my mouth. i am concerned that i could get hiv.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Malerman and 5 doctors agreed

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