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I read,"hiv transmits when hiv infected body fluid comes in directly contact with mucus membrane." what is the exact meaning of "directly contact"?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

What it seems to say: Fuid in surface. Even if this happens, the risk is huge if it is semen on a roughed-up mechanically traumatized rectal mucosa, zero if it is saliva on a lip during a kiss. Love safely and wisely and don't read uncritically.

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Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

I read,"hiv transmits when hiv infected body fluid comes in directly contact with mucus membrane." what is the exact meaning of "directly contact"?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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