Email 683: Fears About HIV Transmission

Ask ko Lang po kung pwede bang makahawa ung hiv+  sa pag hilik sa lips ng bata at pag lagi po sa karga at at iisa Lang po ung ginagamit naming spoon sa  pag kain.. Mahahawaan ko po ba ung bata?? 1year and 3monts palang po ung bata. Salamat po.

R

TRANSLATION

I would like to ask if it is possible to transmit HIV through kissing the lips of a child, if I always carry the child or if we share utensils while eating. Will I transmit the virus? The child is only 1 year and 3 months. Thank you.

R

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi R.

Thank you for your email.

In all the scenarios that you mentioned, there is no risk for HIV transmission. Please check our previous blog entries about HIV transmission:

1. HIV 101: HIV Transmission

2. Myths About HIV

3. About Kissing

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

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