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A 38-year-old male asked:
Is bleeding gums are risk for oral sex?i read online some said no risk and some said little risk and proven case of hiv contact in oral sex.can someone help me to answer for this?i brushed my teeth right after oral sex and my gums start to bleed?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Exchanging fluids during sex with someone with HIV can lead to HIV infection. PL get tested
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Bleeding gums may be due to HIV (viral infection), gum disease (bacterial infection), diabetes, leukemia, and other systemic conditions. See both your Dentist & Physician for appropriate evaluations. Yes, HIV transmitted via bodily fluids.
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Answered Jun 08, 2022
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