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hiv through cigarette

hi. 4 months before i have asked to a person that i did not know good a cigarette. he light it with his mouth and he passed it to me. i know tha saliva does not spread hiv but if there was blood that i did not noticed?? i dont remember if my lips were cracked and i am very worried, as 1 month later my throat was in pain for 3 days ( i had no fever or something else) and now i feel like there is knot on my throat for days......... i am so worried!! is there any chance??
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NO, you can't get HIV fro sharing a cigarette, and that includes the presence of cuts, ulcers, dry, cracked lips.

The ONLY way an adult can get HIV is through unprotected vaginal or anal sex, or by sharing IV drugs.  that's IT.
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thank you again... i am nervous about getting hiv generally, and i am sorry that i asked again... i forgot to mention tha i had 2 times diarrea one month and 2 months later... but i think it does not matter as it does not changes the answer.....
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I read what you wrote and no matter what my answer is not going to change.
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( and i feel like my lymph nodes are enlarged)
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thanks for the quick answer.... if there was blood and my lips were cracked or there was a wound in my mouth?? i am sorry to ask again but i am very worried..... :(
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No HIV is not passed that way. No risk.
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