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I carelessly share drinking straw with hiv+ person. a mouth ulcer stay with me. any possible be infected if the straw was contaminated by saliva?
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Visit your PCP: I would advise you to have the ulcer examined by a primary care physician to help you with a diagnosis, treatment or referral to ENT.
Answered 9/24/2016
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