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Can hiv be transmitted through oral or lip biting?
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Yes: If you have an open wound in your mouth or lip, you can potentially be infected with the HIV virus.
Answered 4/24/2019
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Yes: Yes. Anytime there is chance of blood tranmission, there is risk of transmitting the virus.
Answered 11/11/2012
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