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HIV transmission through hiv positive
Can hiv transmitted through hiv infected person's mucus like mouth, saliva, spitting
Like a person hiv positive spit saliva mucus in water tank....
Now using that water in drinking bathing
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It can only be transmitted with saliva if they have cuts or abrasions in oral cavity and saliva is blood stained.
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Its only transmitted by sexual intercourse only
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Hiv is not transmited by mucus,saliva or spit.Infact shaking hand and kissing also won't transmit the disease.Provided that both concerned individuals do not have open ulcers or cuts.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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Dr. Kesanapalli Bhavya Sree
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No it won't spread through saliva or body secretions..
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