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Is it possible to contract cmv (cytomegalovirus) from a shared cigarette that had minor amount of saliva or does the saliva need to be substantial?

Q: is it possible to contract cmv (cytomegalovirus) from a shared cigarette that had minor amount of saliva or does the saliva need to be substantial?

: CMV can be transferred by saliva. It does not have to be substantial. Enough to mix the contacts saliva or wound etc

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CMV can be transferred by saliva. It does not have to be substantial. Enough to mix the contacts saliva or wound etc

Answered 7/14/2023

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A member asked:

Is it possible to contract cmv (cytomegalovirus) from a shared cigarette that had minor amount of saliva or does the saliva need to be substantial?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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