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One of my uncle has a small white scare on hand first it was black few months back now turned into white colour. he says it's sore. i used the same drinking straw with him. is it contagious?

Q: one of my uncle has a small white scare on hand first it was black few months back now turned into white colour. he says it's sore. i used the same drinking straw with him. is it contagious?

: Almost certainly not an infection or contagious.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Almost certainly not an infection or contagious.

Answered 9/27/2021

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A member asked:

One of my uncle has a small white scare on hand first it was black few months back now turned into white colour. he says it's sore. i used the same drinking straw with him. is it contagious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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