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Can HIV Infection Be Transmitted Through Breast-milk In Adults?
Question: Hi while sucking breast of a girl whose status is unknown i got a drop of milk in to my mouth later i found at that time there was my blood in my mouth. Do i need a test and it happened today only shall i take prep. Am i at risk please answer my question as soon as possible.
Brief Answer:
No risk of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
As such there is no risk in the exposure you had as the status of girl is unknown and transmission with milk in adults is unlikely. I don't think you need PEP or any other test so just relax and forget about the episode. For any further query feel free to ask me.
Thank You
No risk of HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
As such there is no risk in the exposure you had as the status of girl is unknown and transmission with milk in adults is unlikely. I don't think you need PEP or any other test so just relax and forget about the episode. For any further query feel free to ask me.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
tq for yourcreply what if that one or two drops of her milk contacted with one my blood
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
If one or two drops of her breast milk comes in to contact with your blood than also you need not to worry as the risk of transmission is very unlikely so be relaxed and move ahead in life happily.
Thank You
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
If one or two drops of her breast milk comes in to contact with your blood than also you need not to worry as the risk of transmission is very unlikely so be relaxed and move ahead in life happily.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
tq for your reply what if that one or two drops of milk came in to contact with the bleeding gums
Brief Answer:
Negligible risk.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome back once again.
If one or two drops of milk came into contact with your bleeding gums then also the risk is negligible or practically nil because breast secretion is relatively less or not infectious on single contact as compared to vaginal fluid or semen so allay the fear or anxiety related to HIV as you safe and risk free.
Thank You
Negligible risk.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome back once again.
If one or two drops of milk came into contact with your bleeding gums then also the risk is negligible or practically nil because breast secretion is relatively less or not infectious on single contact as compared to vaginal fluid or semen so allay the fear or anxiety related to HIV as you safe and risk free.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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