Can HIV Be Contracted Through Consumption Of Bodily Fluids?

Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2016

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Question : I recently went to a spa and in the all man section they had a bade pool. I am not sure if it had chlorine or not. However is there any potential HIV or STD risk from being in that pool whether or not it had chlorine? From fluid that could maybe go in me or if I have a cut? Just want to make sure of any potential risk.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
No, HIV virus is transmitted by exchange of body fluids so you are safe
Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar