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Can HIV Be Contracted By Sharing A Drink?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: hi
i recently had 2 teeth removed approximately 48 hrs after the extraction i shared a glass of champagne with a friend of mine i just found out he/she is HIV positive should i worry /get tested or does the clot that formed provide me any protection. Im so worried

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV is not transmitted through this way.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

HIV is not transmitted through sharing of glass of champagne with a friend even if he/she is HIV positive so no need to worry and go for any test.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Even with the tooth extraction???

What if he had a sore too?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes with tooth extraction also.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

The risk of getting HIV is not there with tooth extraction or any other mean so no need to get worried about this matter

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 minutes later)

Thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

You are most welcome. If needed any help in future you can write to me directly and I am always available here to help you straight way.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee