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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Oral Sex?

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Question : CAN A PERSON CONTACT HIV FROM RECEIVING ORAL SEX?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (12 minutes later)
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
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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected 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