A member asked:

How likely is transmitting hiv through oral sex with a canker sore present?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Bruce Pope answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bad idea: If the other person has previous been exposed to the same virus then they should be immune, however sores are an active out break of a viral infection and contact with others to the sore in any form should be avoided.

Answered 8/20/2013

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There is a chance: Hiv is a blood-borne disease, so any open sores or breaks in the skin/gums can transmit fluids that carry the virus.

Answered 5/7/2016

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