Can You Contract Hiv By Playing Sport

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what do you think about hiv and sports. Should players who have it be aloud to play

What do you think about hiv and sports. Should players who have it be allowed to play....

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

It depends on the sport! Virtually all sports have no risk of blood to blood contact. The only one I would worry about is actually boxing because of the blood that is often shed. Most other sports should be safe. Practice safe sports! DTD... Read more »

HIV transmission through sports

Dear Dr.I was wondering what are the chances of contracting HIV through sporting events?... Read more »

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Wounds and bleeding scratches when playing sports

Hi Erik,Good day. I did post a question, but as there were no replies, I am just re-sending them as... Read more »

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