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What will happen if i drunk milk/other fluids from hiv+ women? will i get infected?

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Unlikely: HIV is not easily transmitted by these methods but you shouldn't be drinking bodily fluids from any person. Consult an infectious disease specialist if you have further questions or concerns about this matter.

Answered 3/17/2015

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Virtually no chance: When HIV infected mothers nurse their babies, only about 15% of the kids become infected after 6 months -- swallowing a few ounces of HIV infected milk daily. The risk is obviously miniscule from swallowing few drops during sex with an infected woman. In fairness, the babies have antibody from mom that probably helps protect them. Still, no adult is known to have caught HIV this way. No worries.

Answered 5/1/2015

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

I WOULDN'T: THERE IS HIV VIRUS IN THE BREAST MILK OF INFECTED WOMEN. THIS WILL PLACE YOU AT RISK FOR INFECTION.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Ravi Vemuri answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The risk is very low: The risk of HIV transmission from saliva which would be the body fluid you would potentially be exposed to is extremely low. The viral load of the infected individual would also be a factor in assessing your risk. In conclusion the risk is not zero but it is very low probably less than 0.05 % chance in the circumstance you described.

Answered 1/3/2016

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