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Can I get HIV from casual contact (shaking hands, hugging, using a toilet, drinking from the same glass, or the sneezing of an infected person)?

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Can I get HIV from casual contact (shaking hands, hugging, using a toilet, drinking from the same glass, or the sneezing of an infected person)?

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No. HIV is not transmitted by day-to-day contact in the workplace, schools, or social settings. HIV is not transmitted through shaking hands, hugging, or a casual kiss. You cannot become infected from a toilet seat, a drinking fountain, a door knob, dishes, drinking glasses, food, or pets.