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I was using the bathroom and i have a cut on my anus. some water splashed up and got in my cut. is there any way i can get hiv from that?

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Dr. Aaron Roland answered

HIV comes from sex,: not from toilet water. Nevertheless, if you are worried about HIV please get tested. Testing is easily available for free many places.

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Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

I was using the bathroom and i have a cut on my anus. some water splashed up and got in my cut. is there any way i can get hiv from that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Roland answered

Dr Pack and 2 doctors agreed

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