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If wisdom teeth were recently removed and socket still open and mouth still healing, what is the likely hood of getting hiv if you eat hiv infected food with blood on it? thank you?

Q: if wisdom teeth were recently removed and socket still open and mouth still healing, what is the likely hood of getting hiv if you eat hiv infected food with blood on it? thank you?

: Zero. Nobody in the world has been known to catch HIV from contaminated food. It doesn't happen, regardless of open sores or bleeding in the mouth, or so early you can ignore it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Zero. Nobody in the world has been known to catch HIV from contaminated food. It doesn't happen, regardless of open sores or bleeding in the mouth, or so early you can ignore it.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Nil. Bupkis. Miden. Cero. Basically, no worries.

Answered 1/9/2023

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A member asked:

If wisdom teeth were recently removed and socket still open and mouth still healing, what is the likely hood of getting hiv if you eat hiv infected food with blood on it? thank you?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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