Hiv Risk Mouth To Mouth Resuscitation

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HIV and the Mouth

Other Oral Conditions of HIV Disease The two most common conditions that may not be caused by an infection include dry mouth and small round mouth sores, called aphthous ulcers . Dry Mouth Dry mouth, or xerostomia , is a common condition in HIV disease that may have a variety of causes. HIV disease itself may cause dry mouth because HIV-related salivary disease causes swollen salivary glands (glands in the mouth that produce saliva, or...

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HIV risk-unusual transmission?? (MOUTH TO MOUTH CHAMPAGNE, SAKE, AND SHOTS, 2010))

Two months ago I was at a party where a man grabbed me and transferred champagne from his mouth to mine-which I swallowed. he has quite a reputation and now I can't stop worrying about the HIV risk. I know risk from saliva is low but I've...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. (See below.) As it turns out, you're not the first one to have a champagne cocktail without dirtying up a flute! Go ahead and smooch that hot boyfriend of yours. It's Valentine's Day... Read more »

Mouth ulcer and hiv risk

Hi! I recently performed oral sex to a guy, his hiv status unknown, his penis had precum and i had a bit of an ulcer on my lip. I felt his penis rub against the mouth ulcer felt a bit pain but did not notice any bleeding. Knowing that saliva could...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:I would not be concerned and do not think this incident warrants testing. In health,Richard... Read more »

Mouth-to-Anus contact during Recal Bleeding: HIV Risk?

I'm an HIV- gay man. I recently had sexual contact with a man who told me it was his "first" time with another man (but given it was anonymous in nature, who really knows?! He could have meant I was the first one that evening! Anyway,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The encouraging news is that there are no documented cases of HIV transmission from rimming or getting rimmed. Other STDs, however, can quite easily be transmitted this way, e.g. hepatitis, intestinal parasites, etc. The real question here is... Read more »

kissing (MOUTH TO MOUTH CHAMPAGNE, SAKE, AND SHOTS, 2010)

i went to a strip bar 6 weeks ago and was with a girl who twice gushed champagne in my mouth ....very small qty went straight inside ....not in my mouth for a second also and even kissed for less than three seconds ...no wet kissing in either case...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You're worried about a three-second kiss with a champagne chaser? Relax Max, you're fine. See below for other very similar no-risk situations.Dr. Bobsilly question but need help pleeeease (MOUTH TO MOUTH CHAMPAGNE, SAKE, AND SHOTS)Oct... Read more »

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Risk of mouth to mouth tranmission during threesom

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had protedted vaginal intercourse where the condom stayed in tack. It was a three some and I did not know the other two involved too well. I kissed the women after she had oral with the other guy. Probably 2 to five minutes after. i don't... Read more »

Does anyone has dry mouth and neuropathy early HIV

Posted by paranoiafreak, 1 Reply

Does anyone here experience persistent dry mouth and throat and white coated tongue and peripheral neuropathy (Burning, stinging, tingling feet and hands which is persistent?

This has occur after 3 months of lowgrade fever and 2 episodes of hives... Read more »

HIV Thro' Mouth Ulcer ?!?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I went to the toilet to rinse my mouth after my meal. I squirted some "hand-soap" from the dispenser, rinsed my hand and filled my mouth with tap water. After spitting, I raised my head & found someone's blood (certainly not mine) mixed with... Read more »

My mouth burns and I'm down to my last beer

Posted by giaobsession, 1 Reply

I know I've put myself at risk, and no, I've never been tested. No, it's not from oral sex, No, it's not from a condom break one time experience. No!!! I've been stupid. And I have no one to turn to. That's why I'm here. Read more »

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