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Thank you doctors. restaurant served pork tongue with a lot of blood coming out of it. can eating pork blood give you hiv?

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Under-cooked pork products do not transmit HIV, but they should not be eaten by humans or pet because they can contain a parasite which causes Trichinosis (or Trichinellosis). The infection can cause gastrointestinal symptoms within days of exposure. It is recommended to contact your health care provider as soon as possible because treatment is most effective early in the infection.

Answered 10/16/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HIV transmission is not possible in above described scenario(s). A fight-or-flight response appears likely given circumstances in the context of possible HIV related anxiety.

Answered 10/16/2022

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