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Tears from eyes are considered bodily fluid from what ive read they cant transmit std because the virus is to low in concentration? true? for all std?
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It's true!: Not all "bodily fluids" transmit HIV or STDs. In fact, except for genital fluids or blood, there is little risk of STD/HIV from exposure. Tears, sweat, saliva, and urine rarely transmit them. Even breast milk, which can transmit HIV to babies, is generally pretty safe. In all cases, it's not only that viruses and bacteria are in low amounts, but these fluids actually inhibit or kill them.
Answered 2/15/2015
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