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I smoked the same hookah with my friend (hiv status unknown). can i get hiv if i have a wound at lips or chapped lips?

Q: i smoked the same hookah with my friend (hiv status unknown). can i get hiv if i have a wound at lips or chapped lips?

: No. HIV is not transmitted by oral contact of any kind. (That includes kissing, also no risk.)

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No. HIV is not transmitted by oral contact of any kind. (That includes kissing, also no risk.)

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/30/2023

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A member asked:

I smoked the same hookah with my friend (hiv status unknown). can i get hiv if i have a wound at lips or chapped lips?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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