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Can Kissing Cause HIV?

Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2013

Question: Hello, 7 months ago, I french kissed a woman. I do not know whether or not she has HIV, but I am worried that I have contracted it from her. I have no symptoms (although I know that makes littles difference) and as far as I can remember, neither of us were bleeding or had sores in our mouths. What is my risk of HIV infection?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Dont worry Detailed Answer: Hi Your risk of transmission and getting infected is almost nil. Just relax. If you are still worried please get western blot blood test done to detect virus . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (27 minutes later)

I may have had a small mouth sore from a healing gum boil. Am I still OK?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: Don't be worried... Detailed Answer: Hi Yes, the transmission risk is not high even if you had a boil. Relax. Get the test done to calm yourself if needed. Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad