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Can a man get hiv/aids from swallowing breast milk and or discharge from a womans breast?

Q: can a man get hiv/aids from swallowing breast milk and or discharge from a womans breast?

: Any theoretical risk is exceedingly low. No HIV infections have ever been known to happen from such exposure.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Any theoretical risk is exceedingly low. No HIV infections have ever been known to happen from such exposure.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/15/2023

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A member asked:

Can a man get hiv/aids from swallowing breast milk and or discharge from a womans breast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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