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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Kissing?
Question: Hello,
Im hoping you can ease my mind, I went on a blind date and at the end of the night my date and I ended up French Kissing (for about 30 seconds). She kissed me pretty aggressively and has a tongue ring. I also have slight gingivitis. Im not sure if any blood went from her mouth to mine, But I was tested at 96 day and 140 days with a Rapid HIV test (unigold) and I was tested by my Doctor at about 168 days (Im uncertain which test the lab uses (Im located in the United States) All tests came back Negative. Is it safe to say Im conclusively Negative? I have read mix answers about when testing should be done (3 or 6 months) and I've read Saliva "reduces" the risk of HIV. Im just not sure what to believe.
Im hoping you can ease my mind, I went on a blind date and at the end of the night my date and I ended up French Kissing (for about 30 seconds). She kissed me pretty aggressively and has a tongue ring. I also have slight gingivitis. Im not sure if any blood went from her mouth to mine, But I was tested at 96 day and 140 days with a Rapid HIV test (unigold) and I was tested by my Doctor at about 168 days (Im uncertain which test the lab uses (Im located in the United States) All tests came back Negative. Is it safe to say Im conclusively Negative? I have read mix answers about when testing should be done (3 or 6 months) and I've read Saliva "reduces" the risk of HIV. Im just not sure what to believe.
Brief Answer:
Don't worry. You have almost nil chance of hiv.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
First of all kissing itself has almost nil chance even if you have ulcer in your mouth. So hiv transmission is almost negligible in that cases. Moreover you have tested for many times. Window period for sero conversion is approximately 3 month. You have tested after that also. So practically you have no chance of hiv.
So don't worry about that. Just forgot that incident and be relaxed. No need for further testing.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
Don't worry. You have almost nil chance of hiv.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
First of all kissing itself has almost nil chance even if you have ulcer in your mouth. So hiv transmission is almost negligible in that cases. Moreover you have tested for many times. Window period for sero conversion is approximately 3 month. You have tested after that also. So practically you have no chance of hiv.
So don't worry about that. Just forgot that incident and be relaxed. No need for further testing.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank You very much for the reply! You have made me feel a lot better!
Brief Answer:
Most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear.
Thank you so much for using health care magic.
kindly rate the answer and close the conversation.
Wish you a very good health.
Most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear.
Thank you so much for using health care magic.
kindly rate the answer and close the conversation.
Wish you a very good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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