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Can you get hiv through kissing or oral sex ?

Q: can you get hiv through kissing or oral sex ?

: Yes, you do get HIV infection with oral sex but uncommon. Kissing only is less likely a risk unless open oral lesions are present in both partners (HIV is not transmitted through saliva).

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you do get HIV infection with oral sex but uncommon. Kissing only is less likely a risk unless open oral lesions are present in both partners (HIV is not transmitted through saliva).

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/24/2021

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Can you get hiv through kissing or oral sex ?

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