Can HIV Be Contracted Through French Kissing?

Posted on Sun, 13 Nov 2016

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Sun, 13 Nov 2016 Answered on

Mon, 5 Dec 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Can a french kiss transmit an HIV?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
French kissing will not transmit HIV infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
Thanks for writing in to us.

A normal french kiss will not transmit HIV. There is no documentation of any patient getting HIV after french kissing.

Hope your query is answered.
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Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar