2007-01-08 04:56:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Kissing does transfer bacteria, but for this to be anything to worry about a few things need to happen:
- The other person has to have bacteria on their lips that can be transferred THAT YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE. In most cases, you two are just swapping common bacteria that you both already had.
- The bacteria has to be something to worry about (don't forget, many bacteria are helpful, and the vast majority are neutral).
- There has to be enough bacteria present to cause an infection- even with a deadly virus, there have to be enough of them there to grow. Natural resistance and bacteriophages will eliminate them otherwise.
- There has to be access into your body. If the bacteria just sit out there on the surface, they will die- often within minutes.
- You need to be susceptible to the bacteria. If you already have a resistance or an immunity, then usually nothing will happen.
How long will the bacteria live? Few bacteria can live in hostile conditions for too long- usually only a few minutes, although some can last a few hours.
What can you do about this and still have a significant other? Basic hygiene takes care of you in most cases- few people get too awfully sick just from kissing (even 'mono' and herpes usually need more than just a casual kiss).
If the other person has a known communicable illness, you should check with the doctor to learn how to minimize risk.
2007-01-08 05:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why? do you have a ill girlfriend? well from her saliva you can get some bacterias like if she has a could you can get it too. i do not think that those bacterias affect you in any way. and i do not know how long they remain in your body! just think that is nice to kiss someone and stop thinking if you get some bacterias! enjoy the f...... kiss!
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2015-09-24 21:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you’re kissing an ill person for example he/she has a sore throat then you too can get what he/she has. The good thing is aside from getting infection you too are sharing affection to whoever you’re kissing. But if you’re kissing with someone who was hygienically good, don’t worry you’re safe…. what minding me is this person what he/she could get from you….
2007-01-08 05:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did an dna test on your mouth they could find everyone you have kissed in your life time. So when you kiss someone you are kissing everyone they have kissed and visa versa. Ever think of that.Even sexually too.
2007-01-08 05:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by englishgal11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
human mouth is one of the dirtiest place
with millions of bacteria
and they do get transmitted
how long it stays depends on cuts in your mouth , your immunity ,, the already bacteria present in your mouth and the frequency with which you brush or gargle
2007-01-08 05:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by pagolpakhi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..
Usually it is already in your body and causes not problems.
Sometimes it can make you sick ...
Like a sore throat, cough, cold etc...
2007-01-08 05:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every time you touch someone, you get their bacteria. usually it stays forever. little buggers are impossible to get rid of.
2007-01-08 05:09:43 · answer #8 · answered by wayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋