2006-12-04 09:49:33 · 18 answers · asked by rindyinla 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It is possible, but it's extremely unlikely. Very low concentrations of the HIV virus are present in the saliva of a person with an active HIV infection. Normally the small number of virus particles that would be transfered during kissing wouldn't make it to the bloodstream, but if the other person has an open sore in their mouth there is a small chance that the virus particles might pass through and take up residence in their body. The risk is significantly greater of the infected person also has an open sore in their mouth as there is then the potential for blood-to-blood contact, but it is still extremely unlikely.
According to a review by Rothenberg et. al., 1998, there have been (as of 1998) 21 case reports of 42 potential instances of oral transmission of HIV.
2006-12-04 09:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
The only way you can pass Hiv through kissing is a few ways..
1..If they have sores on their mouth or in their mouth
2. If they have KP lesions in their mouth or on their mouth
3. If they have cuts on their mouth or in their mouth
4. if they have Gingivitis or other bleeding gum problems
2006-12-04 18:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For many, kissing is one of the joys of life — plus kissing someone deeply is hot, hot, hot! And you want to be safe, as well. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers open-mouth kissing low-risk for transmitting HIV, especially if both partners are without sores or cuts on the mouth or lips. Saliva has certain proteins that make it an extremely poor carrier of HIV. As a result, kissing, sucking, and licking the lips, mouth, and tongue are basically safe.
Blood, however, is an ideal carrier for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and if anybody's blood enters the equation (or a mouth), things can get more complicated. The CDC has reported one case that suggests a woman contracted HIV through exposure to her partner's contaminated blood during open-mouth kissing. If an infected partner has blood in his or her mouth, an open-mouth kiss could lead to transmission of the virus through the other partner's mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth. If the receiving partner has mouth or lip abrasions (i.e., serious gum disease, cuts, open sores, cold sores), the virus has a better chance of being absorbed. Since extended periods of oral exploration can potentially damage the mouth and lips, causing such abrasions, the CDC recommends against open-mouthed kissing with an HIV-positive partner.
In that case, you two may want to learn if either of you are HIV positive or at risk for HIV, so that both of you can identify what choices you have and what decisions you can make. You may also want to see if there are other reasons behind your girlfriend's new or sudden no kissing during sex stance.
It's a little puzzling that your girlfriend seems worried about getting HIV through kissing, and does not seem to be worried about getting HIV or something else through sex. Have you had a conversation about this? Even though she refuses or chooses not to give kisses during sex, is she comfortable with kissing you at other times? Perhaps one of you may have chapped or split lips, cold sores, or even bad breath. But you will not know how she feels or what she is thinking unless you ask her, and let her know that you are eager to hear her perspective.
Although safer sex is not 100 percent safe, which is why it is called safer sex and not "safe" sex, using a condom or dam consistently and correctly helps protect against most sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. Getting tested regularly and talking with understanding about the risks involved in whatever sexual behaviors you both choose to do can help ease both of your minds, and increase pleasure.
2006-12-04 18:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
If someone is infected and has an open wound in thier mouth and you have a open cut or sore, you have to transfer infected blood between two people
2006-12-04 18:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by drm56@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely no evidence that this is possible although Mandy C's qualifying comments above are excellent.
2006-12-04 18:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, but i heard from a med. major that you can but it's very unlikely because you'd have to exchange at least one gallon of saliva at one time which contains one drop of blood to get it.
2006-12-04 18:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by NA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in order to get that from kissing you would have to drink a gallon of the persons spit even so, you still might no get it. And also say the person has a cut in their mouth u can get it thats the ONLY WAY!! you can get from kissing
2006-12-04 17:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by coxyorker20 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not unless you plan on drinking a gallon of their spit or you guys both have open sores.
2006-12-04 17:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by r_finewood 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i went to this Viral talk once..and it was a scientist speaking about different viruses etc..and he said that you get get chrymadia through pasionatye kissing through saliva..I dont know how true that is tho'..but he was a scientist.
2006-12-04 17:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by A 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no it can only be transferred through blood. so the only chance is if they have a cut on their lip, still very inlikely even if that is the case
2006-12-04 17:52:31 · answer #10 · answered by leena 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋