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Can u get std hiv or cold from chewing on dirty shoelace.

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

No: All of these diseases are transmitted by contact with infected fluids. Your first goal is to not chew on a shoelace in the first place.

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Answered 3/3/2013

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