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A member asked:

If i drink from a cup and something was on it where i drink (blood, body fluid, anything) then i can get hiv infection?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No. HIV is not transmitted by such contact.

Answered 7/16/2023

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