Odds Of Infection Cut On Lip

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Cut on lip smoking a joint

Hi i had dental work done my lips were cut(there was a little scab like skin over them in places)And my tooth was still bleeding(wisdom tooth) can i get the virus from sharing a joint with an infected person? I am freeking out :( ...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,There is no risk from the situation you're talk about. None. You can <i>only</i> get HIV when positive body fluid comes out of someone's body and goes immediately/directly inside of your body. That did... Read more »

cuts in lips

lately I have been sharing drinks through glasses with a person who has a possibility of HIV... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

semen got on my lip "cut" from a not hiv+ guy

Two days ago a small peeling cam from my lip cuz of chapped lips. Just a little blood came out from... Read more »

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Posted by eric100, 1 Reply

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Odds of Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Receptve anal sex 1-120
Insertive anal sex 1-1666
Receptive Oral sex 1-2500
Insertive oral sex 1-5000
Insertive Vaginal sex 1-1000
Receptive Vaginal sex 1-500
Needle stick 1-350

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