Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Oral Sex?
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Sat, 10 Dec 2016
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Question : CAN A PERSON CONTACT HIV FROM RECEIVING ORAL SEX?
Brief Answer:
Yes, but risk is minor
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes,it is theoretically possible if other person had bleeding cut in mouth,but even then,the risk is 1oer 10 000 so almost negligible. So if you ask me there is no need for testing
Yes, but risk is minor
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes,it is theoretically possible if other person had bleeding cut in mouth,but even then,the risk is 1oer 10 000 so almost negligible. So if you ask me there is no need for testing
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