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Someone spit in your eye, can this cause infection?
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Unlikely: The eye surface has powerful infection control and prevention mechanisms, which include antibodies in tears and tear flow, and blinking. While it is possible to contract an infection from saliva of another person, other than cold viruses, it is unlikely.
Answered 9/12/2013
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