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Is deep kissing a route of HIV transmission?

GENESIS OF AIDS- QUESTIONS THAT ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT A...
The tendency of AIDS to be contacted via kissing is relatively low, however the tendency of getting infected might increase greatly if one of the persons has soar (wounds) in the mouth, soars might be sometimes very small and perhaps unnoticed. Ever since 1981(when aids first broke out) there has been only one documented case of HIV transmitted through kissing. REF: HOW AIDS CAN BE TRANSMITTED HIV and STD has a close relationship since HIV causes AIDS which is an STD.

Can HIV be spread through kissing?

Frequently Asked Questions
Although studies have found tiny amounts of HIV in the saliva of some people with HIV, researchers have found no evidence that HIV is spread to other people through kissing. However, the CDC recommends against "French" or open-mouthed kissing because of the possibility of contact with blood if the people kissing have any cuts or sores in the mouth.

CAN I GET HIV FROM KISSING?

Ministry of Health
You cannot get HIV from kissing an infected person on the cheek. Where saliva is exchanged, it is unlikely that the virus will be transmitted. However the risk increases if an infected person has a sore or cut in the mouth.

What are the main routes of HIV transmission?

GENESIS OF AIDS- QUESTIONS THAT ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT A...
The human immune virus (HIV) can only be transmitted when the virus comes in contact with the blood cells. These are the main ways in which HIV can be transmitted: Injection or transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, donations of semen (artificial insemination), skin grafts and organ transplants taken from someone who is infected. From a mother who is infected to her baby; this may be during the course of pregnancy, at birth and through breast-feeding.

Question: Can I get HIV from kissing on the cheek?

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HIV is not casually transmitted, so kissing on the cheek is very safe. Even if the other person has the virus, your unbroken skin is a good barrier. No one has become infected from such ordinary social contact as dry kisses, hugs, and handshakes.

Can I get HIV from open-mouth kissing?

Aids: Frequently Asked Questions on AIDS and HIV
Open-mouth kissing is considered a very low-risk activity for the transmission of HIV. However, prolonged open-mouth kissing could damage the mouth or lips and allow HIV to pass from an infected person to a partner and then enter the body through cuts or sores in the mouth.

Question: Can I get HIV from open-mouth kissing?

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Open-mouth kissing is considered a very low-risk activity for the transmission of HIV. However, prolonged open-mouth kissing could damage the mouth or lips and allow HIV to pass from an infected person to a partner and then enter the body through cuts or sores in the mouth. Because of this possible risk, the CDC recommends against open-mouth kissing with an infected partner.

Can I become infected with HIV from "French" kissing?

FIU University Health Services
Not likely. HIV can be found in minute amounts in saliva but in concentrations so low that it is virtually impossible to transmit infection by deep kissing. However, the possibility exists that cuts or sores in the mouth may provide direct access for HIV to enter the bloodstream during prolonged deep kissing. Therefore, blood to blood contact could occur in the mouth which then could result in HIV transmission.

How can I reduce the risk of transmission of HIV from injecting drug use?

American Social Health Association - Learn about STDs/STIs
Sharing needles puts injecting drug users (IDUs) at risk for many blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV. The most effective way to reduce your risk is to stop using drugs. There are many programs available to help a person quit. If an individual cannot or will not stop using injecting drugs, then it is recommended that a person never reuse or share works (cookers, cottons, syringes, needles, water.) New needles, from a reliable source, should be used every time.

Can I get HIV/AIDS from kissing someone?

Kissing someone – Hugging someone – Holding hands with someone – Sharing towels with someone – Shaking someone’s hand – Being sneezed on –Sharing cups or utensils – Insects – Animal bites – Protected Sex ~

Can I get HIV from kissing on the cheek?

NGO Gateway - FAQs on HIV/AIDS FAQ
HIV is not casually transmitted, so kissing on the cheek is very safe. Even if the other person has the virus, your unbroken skin is a good barrier. No one has become infected from such ordinary social contact as dry kisses, hugs, and handshakes.
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