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Have i got HIV phobia?

Hiya
I was just wondering if i have got phobia of HIV. Everytime i get cut or shake hands withone who has HIV i think i have got the virus. How can i stop this?
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So are those the only ways you can get HIV?
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186166 tn?1385259382
get educated about how hiv is transmitted.  if you are still unable to put this fear behind you...seek the help of a mental health professional to help you work through this.

hiv is transmitted through...

unprotected vaginal/anal intercourse
sharing of iv drug works
mother to child

PERIOD
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