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A member asked:

Can saliva transmit hiv when it gets into contact with a wound?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Saliva rarely or never transmits HIV. In fact, saliva kills the virus.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/15/2023

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