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A member asked:

I used a tester chapstick today at the store. i have chapped lips. does this pose hiv infection risk ?

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Dr. Michael Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Theoretically possible, but so minuscule as to be essentially zero risk.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/21/2017

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