Contracting Hiv Though Saliva Myth

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human saliva. contracting hiv

hi doc. i was at a club lastnight i was tlking to a friends that has been tested positive for hiv aids could i contract aids if say she was talkind and spit alittle in my eye???? this may be a stupid question but in illiterate to the whole thing...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

No, talking to someone in a club will not transmit HIV.... Read more »

risk of contracting from saliva

Dear Dr Reznik. can a child get the hiv virus from putting toys in his mouth just after one... Read more »

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S. »

Is the saliva of person at "window period" riskier than saliva of persons out of that period? (SALIVA)

Dear Dr Bob,First, I would like to express my appreciation to your continuous effort to help all of... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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HIV/AIDS Advocacy Groups Protest Ruling in Case Regarding HIV-Positive Man, Saliva

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What Is the Craziest Myth You've Heard About HIV/AIDS?

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What Is the Craziest Myth You've Heard About HIV/AIDS?

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The African American HIV University: Breaking Myths About HIV

University Fellows, clockwise from upper left, Gregore Manley, Gilberto Herrera, La Fonda Piggins, Edgar Allen, and HIV University director, William Strain. (Photo by Brian Bradley) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,... Read more »

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oral-saliva test sensitivity

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

Would appreciate any help for this question/problem. Seven weeks ago I had my 1st and only bisexual experience with another man. I performed oral sex on him with no ejaculation in my mouth. Of course, now I am scared to death! I have been in... Read more »

Free video: "Top Ten Myths About HIV/AIDS"

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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 »

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