Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Non-penetrative Sex?

Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016

Question: Hi, can you contract any STD's or HEP A, B or C by a simple kiss on the lips?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Only possible for Hep B but rare!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Hep A: Mainly by consuming contaminated water and food.

Hep B: Can be transmitted by saliva if there is blood leakage into it. Therefore, this is rare unless saliva is contaminated by blood from the infected individual.

HepC: NO. Strictly through blood and transfusion

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 minutes later)

so, no other type of STD can be transmitted by a simple kiss?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Very unlikley!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There are really no other that can easily be transmitted by simple kiss.

Let me know if you have any further worries.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar