Just wondering....it has been bothering me ever since my dog just comes up to me and licks my sore....i hate that!
2007-06-16 06:41:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
No, HIV can't be transmitted by pets. Animals have a different genetic make-up to us (except primates), so therefore HIV wouldn't infect them - just as cats can get feline AIDS - which can't infect us.
Strictly speaking, the only way your dog could pose a risk is if it bit a HIV positive person and it bit you/licked your sores IMMEDIATELY afterwards, with the person's blood still on/literally dripping off it's teeth - which is extremely unlikely - so don't worry you'll be fine.
Additionally, your sores need to actually be open (not scabbed over) to be at any risk.
What would be best is to keep your sores covered up until they heal so that you don't get germs/bacteria into them which can cause infections. It's probably not a good idea to let your dog lick your sores because they lick their bottoms and may pass on bacteria from their faeces.
2007-06-16 08:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mark B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, HIV means Human immunodeficiency virus that means only humans can transmit and carry the virus.
Pets and some other animals have a different form of it. Like cats can get FIV-(Feline immunodeficiency virus). Or for dogs CIV-(Canine immunodeficiency virus).
Also HIV cannot be transmitted through saliva.
Even if your dog did have CIV and he licks your sores it can't transmit through his saliva and turn into HIV. It's just impossible!
2007-06-16 07:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by freaky_faerie1991 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while that's in a dry state (the actual fluids are dry), it dies almost in the present day. If in a moist state it takes a jiffy. while stored in blood banks, it could a optimal some weeks stay. The HIV and AIDS viruses are very vulnerable and look to die very directly.
2016-12-08 10:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are said to have a similar type of HIV and it may or may not affect them or you. Your dog is just reacting to you stress and pain and they like rotten meat anyway. The dog is showing concern and respect.
2007-06-16 09:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by RT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No absolutely not. But you might stop your dog from licking your sores so they do not get infected with the bacteria in his/her mouth.
2007-06-16 07:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kate S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No really do not think so. But I do not that there is bacteria in the salvia which can infect wounds and can cause problems when salvia enters the eye. Thats why you should always cover and use antiseptic on all wounds to kill the bacteria.
2007-06-16 06:45:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can not.
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/brochure/oi_pets.htm
2007-06-16 07:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by whtecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so long as you use a condom, you'll be okay.
2007-06-16 09:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-06-16 07:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋