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Can aids be transmitted through mosquitoes?
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No: In the more than 30 years since the aids epidemic began the has been absolutely no evidence that the virus can be spread by mosquitos.
Answered 10/25/2015
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Agree w Dr. Raff: Mosquitoes are not a vector for HIV. The virus is too fragile to remain alive in a mosquito.
Answered 10/31/2015
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