Can Hiv Be Transferred Through Saliva

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can saliva transfer hiv at window period.......when viral load is very high...?

recent studies shows that saliva at window period have very high viral load............abt 2000 copies per ml...........it means saliva can be transfer hiv at window period......is it true?...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi there:Saliva cannot transmit the virus. There are only four fluids in the human body that are capable of transmitting HIV. They are:1. Blood2. Breast Milk3. Semen including pre-ejaculatory fluid4. Vaginal SecretionsBe sure to check out our... Read more »

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Health Outcomes for Young Adults With Perinatally Acquired HIV Infection Following Transfer to Adult Services

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Evaluating Cash Transfers as a Tool to Combat HIV/AIDS

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HIV from saliva?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi do you think it's possible i got HIV from saliva? a small amount (i'd say 10 drops of saliva but it could be less) got on my hair and my shirt and i don't know if it got anywhere else, i have some cuts on my nails from biting them, i don't know... Read more »

Saliva, Hiv, Risks?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is saliva risky if it is able to get into your bloodtream? If say your are receiving oral sex and saliva gets on your mucous membranes and into your bloodstream, or if you are getting a french kiss and saliva eneters an open sore in your mouth or... Read more »

Switch625 - HIV Saliva Test

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Switch - what do you know about the HIV saliva test being used by some insurance companies as a substitute for blood testing ? Is is accurate and how does it work ? Read more »

saliva and hiv

Posted by zizo, 1 Reply

I have a very serious question
If somebody who is HIV positive licks a scratch of HIV negative person.
Can this transmit the disease?
I mean is it possible for the saliva of hiv positive person to transmit the virus if it touches a bloody scratch of... Read more »

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