[Question #3504] Kiss hiv

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89 months ago
Close mouth kiss on the lips if somebody, is there any risk of hiv?
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
89 months ago
None.  there is zero risk of getting HIV from kissing.  This includes closed mouth kissing as well as open mouth kissing.  No one has EVER been infected with HIV from kissing.  There is no need for concern and no need for testing. 

I hope this comment is helpful.  EWH
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