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Can you spread hiv through sharing drinks?
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Nope: You can only catch HIV from unprotected vaginal or anal sex, or sharing drug injection equipment with other people. The virus is not transmitted by sharing drinks or other nonsexual contact. No risk, no worries.
Answered 2/2/2020
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