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Is it possible to get herpes and hiv from using someone elses soap?
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Highly unlikely: Since these viruses do not do well in soap, the risk is y non-existent .
Answered 9/29/2016
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No, you cannot: No, it is not possible to get herpes and/or HIV from using someone else's soap. Herpes and HIV is usually acquired through unprotected sex from person to person. It cannot be acquired from objects.
Answered 9/27/2014
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