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I was travelling home and some guy almost knocked me and his eyes were a bit red. could i get hiv from his eyes. there no body contact and i checked and my eyes had no blood?
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No: HIV transmission is not possible in above described scenario. A fight-or-flight response appears likely given circumstances.
Answered 11/15/2020
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