Can HIV Be Contracted Through Sharing Of A Cigarette?

Posted on Wed, 22 Nov 2017

Question: hi

can u catch hiv by sharing a cigarette with someone and taking one or two pulls from someone elses ciagrette

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in HealthcareMagic.

Please don't worry there is no risk to get HIV infection from sharing cigarettes or taking pulls from someone.You cannot get HIV from saliva but just from blood contact and unprotected sexual intercourse.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)

we shared the same cigarretes. still no chance?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

Even if you have shared the same cigarette I emphasize again that there is no risk for HIV.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad