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No. To become infected with HIV there must be an exchange of body fluids. Even having a HIV-infected person bleed on you isn't dangerous unless it gets into a cut or other injury.

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No. You can not contract HIV from casual contact.

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Can you be infected with HIV though casual contact?

You can not be infected with HIV though casual contact.


Everyday casual contact with a person that is HIV-infected will put you at risk for becoming infected with HIV?

No. HIV is not transmitted via casual contact.


Can you catch HIV from an infected baby?

You can't from casual contact from the baby. If exposed to the blood, then it is possible.


Is HIV is easily spread through casual contact?

No, HIV is not easily spread through simple casual contact. HIV is spread when bodily fluids come in direct contact with the bloodstream of another person.


Is there any risk of babies being exposed to HIV infected person?

The only risk associated with being around a person infected with HIV would result from contact with their infected semen, blood, vaginal fluid or breast milk. Casual contact poses no risks.


Can HIV AIDS be spread through sharing a glass of beer?

HIV can NOT be transferred through casual contact like sharing cups, cigarettes, or eating utensils. Although the virus is said to exist in all liquids of an infected persons body it is not transmittable through these means. HIV is usually transferred through unprotected oral, anal, and vaginal sex or sharing needles. It is transmitted through blood to blood contact or sexual contact. It is safe to share drinks with an infected person.No you can not.No you can not.HIV can NOT be spread through casual contact. Only Blood,ejaculate and breast milk. As an adult the only thing you need to do to protect yourself from HIV is use condoms and dont share syringes.


Can a child with HIV infect another child through casual fighting or contacts sports?

It would be highly unlikely to be infected via casual fighting or contacts sports.


Where do you get hepatitis b?

The hepatitis B virus is transmitted in 1 of 3 ways: 1. At birth, it can be passed from an infected mother to her baby 2. Direct contact with infected blood (needle sticks, blood transfusions, wound to wound contact, etc) 3. Unprotected sex You cannot get it through food or by casual contact.


Can you get chlamydia from hanging out with a friend?

You can't get chlamydia from hanging out or from casual contact. It's spread by oral, anal, and vaginal sex; by genital-genital contact; and at birth from an infected mother to a baby.


Is chickenpox spread by casual or non-casual contact?

Chickenpox is airborne and also can be spread by direct contact with wet blisters or sores. It is spread by both casual and non-casual contact.


Can aids be contracted by casual contact?

No; AIDS / HIV can not be contracted by casual contact.


Can you live with a family member who have hpv 16?

Many people do. It's not transmissible through casual contact.