other than sperm? that is. can woman be infected if she doesn't have a contact with the sperm, but with the fluids that come before a man ejaculates?
2006-06-23 05:56:49 · 7 answers · asked by Lana 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes, it's called preseminal fluid and that fluid does contain a small amount of sperm.
HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can come in the form of anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aids
2006-06-23 06:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
HIV is present in all body fluids (abundant in semen & vaginal fluid) like blood, saliva etc.
HIV can spread only through contact between these fluids.Hence it is considered to be safe to shake hands or dry kiss!
2006-06-23 06:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by a n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-28 15:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a blood borne virus. People used to get it from transfusions, but they can screen for that now. Doesn't help the one ones that got it that way though.
2006-06-23 06:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is found in blood, sperm, vaginal fluids, breast milk. Also in saliva and sweat although these two fluids are not infectious
2006-06-23 20:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Scared 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is in all fluids. It is just more concentrated in some than others.
(Your response to my question was quite funny, & thanks! :) )
2006-06-24 05:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-26 17:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋