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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Kissing?
Question: Hi.... Sir recently on Feb 14 I had open mounth kissing about 15 mins with a girl I don't know her hiv status. And can I get hiv from open mouth kissing .she is active and no sores and no blood is present I have no sores generally salvia does not carry hiv virus so many articles I read French kissing is a fun don't get hiv in this way.pld tell me iam so anxiety and I am so stressed pls advise to my qstn
Brief Answer:
Not likely....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Fortunately for you, saliva carries plenty of inhibitory factors that inhibit the growth and transmission of HIV. Unless and until saliva is mixed with copious blood, chance of HIV through salivary contact is exceedingly, exceedingly low. The chance is in astronomical numbers.
Therefore you can put all your fears to rest and carry on with life.
Regards
Not likely....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Fortunately for you, saliva carries plenty of inhibitory factors that inhibit the growth and transmission of HIV. Unless and until saliva is mixed with copious blood, chance of HIV through salivary contact is exceedingly, exceedingly low. The chance is in astronomical numbers.
Therefore you can put all your fears to rest and carry on with life.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir thank you for reply I did not understand and that language but still I confused u told me all fears to put rest and carry on my life na. Sir I need not to go any test sir...pls sir reply kissing is not effective
Brief Answer:
Testing only if you wish...
Detailed Answer:
I do not recommend HIV tests in these circumstances as I am pretty confident you won't be infected. But if you are troubled by fears of HIV, getting those tests is one way to be relieved from fears. And if you choose to get yourself tested, consider HIV p24 duo tests or HIV DNA PCR test.
So to make things clear:
1. Kissing and saliva exchange as long as it is free from blood is safe as far as HIV is concerned
2. Saliva inhibits HIV transmission to a large extent. You will not be infected.
3. Chances of HIV are too low.
4. I do not recommend any HIV tests.
5. Only if your fears are getting over you, you may consider HIV P24 duo tests or HIV DNA PCR.
I hope it is clear now.
Regards
Testing only if you wish...
Detailed Answer:
I do not recommend HIV tests in these circumstances as I am pretty confident you won't be infected. But if you are troubled by fears of HIV, getting those tests is one way to be relieved from fears. And if you choose to get yourself tested, consider HIV p24 duo tests or HIV DNA PCR test.
So to make things clear:
1. Kissing and saliva exchange as long as it is free from blood is safe as far as HIV is concerned
2. Saliva inhibits HIV transmission to a large extent. You will not be infected.
3. Chances of HIV are too low.
4. I do not recommend any HIV tests.
5. Only if your fears are getting over you, you may consider HIV P24 duo tests or HIV DNA PCR.
I hope it is clear now.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes sir I am clera now.... Thank you sir my mind is now stable and I don't go to any test also sir thank you sir
Brief Answer:
Wish you good health!!!
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Kindly close this discussion and review if all your concerns are addressed.
Thank you!
Wish you good health!!!
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Kindly close this discussion and review if all your concerns are addressed.
Thank you!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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