10 Common Fears About HIV Transmission

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Over the years, TheBody.com has received more than 100,000 questions in our "Ask the Experts" forums from people agonizing over a possible HIV exposure.

There's no doubt the uncertainty you might feel about a possible exposure can be terrifying. The good news is that it's almost impossible to be infected with HIV while just going about your day.

Still feeling jittery? Read on for a rundown of some common fears about HIV exposure that, in fact, carry virtually zero risk.

This article was provided by TheBody.com.

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