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Today i bite my inner cheek it bled a little and i touched the site with my finger. few hrs before this happened i was at grocery store shopping so the same finger must have touched many things. should i worry about any infections mainly hiv and hep?
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No. HIV and hepatis: It would be very unusual to cause HIV and hepatitis from touching the groceries. HIV and hepatitis virus is not viable with any air exposure. Your physician can confirm your concerns with a thorough exam,
Answered 11/24/2020
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