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Will HIV Transmit Through Bite

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Question: Will HIV transmit through bite
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no risk of transmitting HIV through biting .

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in"Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.


You should know that usually there is no risk of transmitting HIV through biting .
A little risk exist only if the saliva have blood in contact with your bleeding sores from the bite.

Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
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Will HIV Transmit Through Bite

Brief Answer: There is no risk of transmitting HIV through biting . Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome in"Ask a Doctor". I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You should know that usually there is no risk of transmitting HIV through biting . A little risk exist only if the saliva have blood in contact with your bleeding sores from the bite. Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask me further.