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A member asked:

My friend contracted an std from kissing someone infected with an std. would i be at risk of contracting it if she accidentally spits on my face/lip while talking?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk at all. Don't worry about it.

Answered 2/7/2022

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