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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Saliva?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017
Question: if someone who has been dormat for quite some time with hsv 1. if they spit in your toothpaste and you use it. what is the risk of it transfering?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Negligible but not Zero

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
The exact risk cannot be estimated. The risk is negligible but not Zero. Asymptomatic shedding of the virus carries a risk of transmission.

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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Saliva?

Brief Answer: Negligible but not Zero Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. The exact risk cannot be estimated. The risk is negligible but not Zero. Asymptomatic shedding of the virus carries a risk of transmission. Regards