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Can hiv be transferred if someone spat water on your face ( including eyes and mouth)?
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Extremely unlikely: Unless there is visible blood in saliva, it is not considered a body fluid through which HIV can be transmitted.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Highly unlikely: HIV is essentially a blood borne virus and not usually transmitted by saliva.An infectious disease specialist is best qualified to answer your question,however.
Answered 7/28/2014
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