Is the eye one of hiv transmission route

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Thank you doctor sushma shah for your answer . My question is IS HIV TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE EYE? IS THE EYE A ROUTE FOR HIV TRANSMISSION AND HOW MUCH SERUM/BLOOD IS NEEDED TO CAUSE TRANSMISSION?

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Dr. Rajesh Jain Consultant Physician 28 yrs exp Jalgaon Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Please Intact conjunctiva protects against transmission. 0.0 1 percent chances are there.

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