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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Sharing Of Drinking Water?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Question: Can drinking water from a glass of someone who is HIV positive contagious ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

No, there is no chance of infection with HIV or hepatitis. Some other microbes may be transmitted which causes enterocolitis for example but serious diseases are not possible.

Wish you good health. Regards
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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Sharing Of Drinking Water?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. No, there is no chance of infection with HIV or hepatitis. Some other microbes may be transmitted which causes enterocolitis for example but serious diseases are not possible. Wish you good health. Regards