A member asked:

I think i got molluscum through hugging friend who is hiv+ and has molluscum. am at risk of hiv through his rash and my eyes/mouth/nose?

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Very low risk: There is almost no risk of contracting HIV from hugging

Answered 1/1/2017

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See a dermatologist: Are you SURE you have molluscum? This is a most unusual way to get it. It is also not a way to get HIV. What kind of embrace was it?

Answered 12/16/2016

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