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Can Kissing Cause HIV?
Question: I know this may sound crazy but just want to know does smooch causes HIV like if kissed someone are we likely to get HIV infected?
Brief Answer:
Kissing is NOT associated with risk of HIV transmission
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can understand your concern.
Casual Kissing is not associated with risk of HIV transmission.
Saliva even though known to contain HIV virus(in the infected individuals) is so far not documented to transmit the disease.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Kissing is NOT associated with risk of HIV transmission
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can understand your concern.
Casual Kissing is not associated with risk of HIV transmission.
Saliva even though known to contain HIV virus(in the infected individuals) is so far not documented to transmit the disease.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So you mean to say that there is no need to be worried about getting infected as I am not sure about the partner medical health that why I was concerned about me been infected as I have read on internet that saliva does transmit the disease.
Brief Answer:
Yes, You need not worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I apologise for the delayed response.
Yes, absolutely you need not worry about it.
Thank you.
Yes, You need not worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I apologise for the delayed response.
Yes, absolutely you need not worry about it.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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