How Likely Is It To Get HIV From Biting

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Itching bite-like bumps

I have had these bumps appearing for at least three months now. I recently went on Atripla, and Bactrim. These are the first meds I've had to take, but the bumps began before I started taking the meds. I am very near undetectable now, but...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

I would have thought it could be an allergic reaction, but the fact that they "ooze out pus" makes me think this is not the case. It could be herpes that is a bit out of control, it could be acne, it could be a bacterial skin infection of... Read more »

Love Bites and HIV

Hi. Can you tell me the risks of transmission of HIV via love bites? Without biting through the... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Human Bite & HIV

Dear Dr. Ryan, I have posted my question almost over 12 times, I did not get any response. This is... Read more »

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Human Bite and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I had a bizzare experience. On September 15, 2004, I met a girl for the first time. We were having some conversation inside my car. All of a sudden she licked me a couple of times on my neck and bit me pretty hard on my right arm and made a pink... Read more »

HIV from biting

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, I have a question. Am I at risk from biting someone? It was just a playful bite, not hard or vicious, but I accidentally bit a little too hard and a drop or two of blood oozed out. Could a few remnants of blood remained on my teeth and infected... Read more »

Love Bites and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can sucking on skin to produce Love Bites transmit HIV? Can the skin break by merely sucking hard on them?

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Biting and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ok... I know the sensible thing to do if you have any concerns about HIV is to get tested but I am not sure if I am over reacting or if I have cause for concern... I was kissing a guy whos HIV status I am unaware of and I bit his lip and I believe a... Read more »

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