What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Kissing?

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014

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Mon, 1 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hey

I am a student(age 26).One of my friends tested HIV +ve a month back and he used to kiss me on my CHEEK.Should I also get HIV tested?or tell me what should I do.I am worried.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of transmission of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
HIV is not transmitted by kiss on cheeks .Skin is an effective barrier.Saliva also does not transmit HIV unless it has blood and your cheek has open wound .
So there is no chance of HIV transmission .I do not see need for testing.If you still have anxiety you can get tested for HIV.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 hours later)

Sir

Can you give me your address if I want to meet you?

Regards

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I do not stay in XXXXXXX for now.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I do not stay for now in XXXXXXX .You can ask for any clarification on this forum.
You can meet any dermatologist or venereologist in any major hospitals government or private for clarification.
It is not clear about your place of residence.
You can get back to me for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar