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Hiv risk from straw? my child accidentally used a straw to drink the fruit juice. he took the straw from a customer's drink at the bar.5 weeks later, the child had a fever for 6 days. if the straw had blood in it from the person is ir risk of hiv?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is almost impossible to acquire HIV that way. Your child probably have a viral illness, do not think too much into that incidence. Take care.

Answered 5/14/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, not HIV, other infections remain possible. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.

Answered 5/14/2023

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