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I am a sexually active carrier of htlv-i. i use safe sex. can htlv-i be spread by oral sex?

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Yes: Unprotected oral sex can transmit htlv and hiv.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2020

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