Can Adults Get Aids From Breastmilk

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Can adult get HIV infected by other's breastmilk

Dear Dr. Feinberg,I know breastmilk could contain a high concentration of HIV virus. I just want to know what are the chances of getting infected if a guy has licked and sucked a woman's breast and has contact with her breastmilk orally by...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

I think it's unlikely but I can't say it is impossible. If you are concerned about it, go get tested for peace of mind.... Read more »

Infectiousness of Breastmilk?

I was engaging in foreplay with a female who's HIV is in serious doubt. I was kissing/sucking... Read more »

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S. »

Hiv Breastmilk in food

Can you get HIV from someone who has used there breastmilk to make food with and to pass out to... Read more »

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Casting Call for HIV+ Adult Men and Women

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Hope all is well. I will be producing a Video and Photo Shoot for a pharmaceutical company later this month. I am looking for HIV+ Men and Women in the tri-state area willing to tell their story and talk about their experiences. There will be... Read more »

Casting Call for HIV+ Adult Men and Women

Posted by castingcall

Hello,

Hope all is well. I will be producing a Video and Photo Shoot for a pharmaceutical company later this month. I am looking for HIV+ Men and Women in the tri-state area willing to tell their story and talk about their experiences. There will be... Read more »

Casting Call for HIV+ Adult Men and Women

Posted by castingcall, 1 Reply

Hello,

Hope all is well. I will be producing a Video and Photo Shoot for a pharmaceutical company later this month. I am looking for HIV+ Men and Women in the tri-state area willing to tell their story and talk about their experiences. There will be... Read more »

Casting Call for HIV+ Adult Men and Women

Posted by castingcall, 1 Reply

Hello,

Hope all is well. I will be producing a Video and Photo Shoot for a pharmaceutical company later this month. I am looking for HIV+ Men and Women in the tri-state area willing to tell their story and talk about their experiences. There will be... Read more »

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