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Hiv positive person spit came in contact with my eye. if suppose there was blood in his saliva can i get infected.
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Body secretions: While saliva is not as infectious as blood, transmission of HIV or other diseases can occur via this route. Post-exposure prophylaxis would be the safe way to go.
Answered 11/28/2017
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