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Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Saliva?

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014

Question: Can I contrated hiv by saliva? I got a droplet of saliva straight into my eye without washing it, I am afraid that I would possibly get hiv from him(unknown his

Answered by Dr. Arun (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV not transmitted by saliva...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thank you for your contact to HCM.

I understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

- Saliva contains inhibitory substance that inhibit replication and so transmission of HIV.

- So HIV not transmitted by saliva. The possibilities of transmission with only one drop of saliva are even lower

I will be happy to answer your further concern. Kindly come up with query.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (6 minutes later)

But why could i started to experience those ars symptoms(night sweats, pain of left grin lymph nodes 2 of themi am really anxious to that! Besides the contact of the saliva, i an mot sexually active to get any std)

Answered by Dr. Arun (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms not related to HIV...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX ,

- The symptoms you have described that is night sweats, pain of left groin lymph nodes etc. are not specific to HIV infection.

- So leave the fear of HIV and be cool and tension free.

I will be happy to answer your further concern. Kindly come up with query.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
If your query is resolved kindly close the discussion and rate me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (15 hours later)

I am really concern about the night sweat occurs almost every day, can it be related to my anxiety level? It always sweat around my neck and legs, not drenching but i could feel it, please help me to clearify and i need to get rid of this saliva episode, thank you!

Answered by Dr. Arun (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms is related to anxiety not of HIV...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

- Your problem is related to the anxiety and stress of the saliva episode.

- You have to forget the incidence, have to be calm down. You can do yoga and some meditation to divert your attention.

You can come back for further clarification.
Thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic.
Dr Arun Tank,
Infectious diseases specialist.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju