Question 1

can hiv on food be contracted if gums are bleeding?

Accepted Answer

No: Hiv is not transmitted by food.

Question 2

is it possible to get hiv from food if blood was on it? the blood looked like it was dried and was not swallowed, i saw it when i brushed my teeth

Accepted Answer

Very, very unlikely: There is no evidence of an adult getting HIV from food.

Question 3

is we get hiv from food if there is blood on it some say yes if there is small cuts in your mouth or wound in upper gastrional track or oesphguhus plz?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worries: Nobody has ever been known to catch HIV from swallowing a few drops of blood with food. Sores or wounds like the ones you mention don't change anything. No risk at all, no worries, no need for testing. Good luck!

Question 4

if wisdom teeth were recently removed and socket still open and mouth still healing, what is the likely hood of getting hiv if you eat hiv infected food with blood on it? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Zero. Nobody in the world has been known to catch HIV from contaminated food. It doesn't happen, regardless of open sores or bleeding in the mouth, or so early you can ignore it.

Question 5

can hiv spread through food?

Accepted Answer

HIV spread: HIV is transmitted by exposure to blood or body fluids of an infected individual. And in the exposed individual, dosage, and site of exposure may play a role as well. Food is generally not contaminated with blood or body fluids of HIV-positive individuals. Cooked food, even if it contained HIV, would not be infectious. So, avoid blood or body fluids, but don't worry about an HIV+ server.

Question 6

can you get hiv from eating food that someone touched with blood on there hands ?

Accepted Answer

No: HIV cannot be transmitted in this manner else much of the vampire and werewolf populations would have been killed off.

Question 7

do i have hiv/aids spicy food made roof of mouth raw/sore, but no bleeding. french kissed guy once barely tongue?

Accepted Answer

No: Unlikely you have aids.  Probably more a sensitivity to spices

Question 8

what preparations are needed to get an hiv test? like no food intake before a certain time span or something like that

Accepted Answer

None: You can get the blood test at any time, the sooner the better.  Neither drug (other than anti-HIV drugs) or food would affect the test results.

Question 9

does hiv transmit through uncooked food like salad if it contains an infected blood on it... and i also have cuts on my lips and i had already have the salad.. will it transmit??

Accepted Answer

: HIV transmission is unlikely in described scenario. The virus does not live on inanimate surfaces. HIV related anxiety is possible otherwise and you should discuss options with your PCP.

Question 10

if i ate food made by hiv infected person, am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

No: Hiv is spread by body fluids (such as blood) passing between people.  This type of exchange does not happen in food preparation.

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Can hiv on food be contracted if gums are bleeding?

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Is it possible to get hiv from food if blood was on it? the blood looked like it was dried and was not swallowed, i saw it when i brushed my teeth

A member asked:

Is we get hiv from food if there is blood on it some say yes if there is small cuts in your mouth or wound in upper gastrional track or oesphguhus plz?

A member asked:

If wisdom teeth were recently removed and socket still open and mouth still healing, what is the likely hood of getting hiv if you eat hiv infected food with blood on it? thank you?

A member asked:

Can hiv spread through food?

A member asked:

Can you get hiv from eating food that someone touched with blood on there hands ?

A member asked:

Do i have hiv/aids spicy food made roof of mouth raw/sore, but no bleeding. french kissed guy once barely tongue?

A member asked:

What preparations are needed to get an hiv test? like no food intake before a certain time span or something like that

A member asked:

Does hiv transmit through uncooked food like salad if it contains an infected blood on it... and i also have cuts on my lips and i had already have the salad.. will it transmit??

A member asked:

If i ate food made by hiv infected person, am i at risk?

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