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Can you get hiv from black mold? some got into my hand and breast that have cuts on them. was cleaning whle in the shower. also i breastfeed my 6m old

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No: You get HIV only from blood contact with an infected person. There are hundreds of black molds but only a couple rare strains that bother anybody. I would relax & enjoy your baby.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Can you get hiv from black mold? some got into my hand and breast that have cuts on them. was cleaning whle in the shower. also i breastfeed my 6m old

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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