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Is hiv transmittable through saliva if i have a gastric ulcer?

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No: Only if either or one of the parties has cuts or lacerations in there mouths or lips , then it is possible since HIV virus lives and transmits in blood only.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. David May answered

No: Hiv is a bloodbourne disease and needs blood to blood contact to be transmitted.

Answered 12/15/2012

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