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HIV Transmitted through sharing of a cocaine bullet

I know using drugs is a very stupid thing to do. I am seeking help on that issue. My question is can a person contract HIV by sharing a cocaine bullet (small plastic device used to snort cocaine) with someone known to be HIV positive? No needles,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Flippin,Merely sharing the bullet would not be an HIV risk. However, as you probably know, nose candy can sometimes lead to nosebleeds. If there was fresh HIV-infected blood on the bullet and you snorted that up with your coke, well then there... Read more »

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Dear doctor I was reading 10 common fears about HIV in this website, according to the part sharing... Read more »

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Epoxy Resin (HOW HIV IS TRANSMITTED, 2010)

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Re: Can HIV be transmitted via a nitrous balloon?

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I attended a "rave" like party on 8/21/10. At this party, nitrous balloons were being passed around. I took several hits...And now... Read more »

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Can HIV be transmitted via a nitrous balloon?

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Hi there,

Thank you in advance for reading...

I attended a "rave" like party on 8/21/10. At this party, nitrous balloons were being passed around. I took several hits...And now I am wondering if there is any chance I can get HIV from sharing a balloon. Read more »

TRANSMITTING HIV TO NEWBORN TWINS/NEED ADVISE?????

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