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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Saliva?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Question: hi i am 30 years old and I ate one pickle today with one friend we both licked the pickle with fingers and we put the same finger in mouth and again we licked the pickle with the same finger now I got some doubt do i get hiv by eating like this please help me
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are absolutely safe sir,nothing to worry about

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help.

In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing to worry about as HIV is not transmitted through the saliva. Chances of the virus surviving and being transmitted through saliva to another person is slim to nothing, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Just for your information sir, contrary to popular belief, HIV cannot be transmitted by a HIV-infected individual to a healthy individual even through kissing.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you sir.

Best wishes.
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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Saliva?

Brief Answer: You are absolutely safe sir,nothing to worry about Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing to worry about as HIV is not transmitted through the saliva. Chances of the virus surviving and being transmitted through saliva to another person is slim to nothing, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Just for your information sir, contrary to popular belief, HIV cannot be transmitted by a HIV-infected individual to a healthy individual even through kissing. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you sir. Best wishes.