Is Leukemia Contagious?

Posted on Fri, 30 Dec 2016

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Fri, 30 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : if a girl has leukemia or thinks they might have it is it OK to still have sex with them

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is ok. Leukemia its not transmitted from person to person

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.

No, you don't get infected with leukemia if you have sex with these people. Leukemia its not an infectious disease.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T