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I think i got molluscum through hugging friend who is hiv+ and has molluscum. am at risk of hiv through his rash and my eyes/mouth/nose?
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Very low risk: There is almost no risk of contracting HIV from hugging
Answered 1/1/2017
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See a dermatologist: Are you SURE you have molluscum? This is a most unusual way to get it. It is also not a way to get HIV. What kind of embrace was it?
Answered 12/16/2016
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