AIDS is a viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is transmitted sexually, blood-borne and mother-to-child transmission. Among them, sexual transmission is one of the main ways of transmission of AIDS, and kissing is a common sexual behavior. So, can you get AIDS from kissing?
First, we need to understand the basic conditions for the spread of AIDS. HIV is found in the blood, secretions, breast milk and wound exudate of infected people, which are the main vectors of HIV. In normal kissing behavior, saliva is a non-infectious bodily fluid that does not contain HIV and therefore does not transmit AIDS through kissing.
However, if there is a break in the oral mucosa or an oral wound during kissing, it is possible to transmit HIV through blood. In addition, if an infected person is in the onset stage at the time of kissing, there is a risk that lesions such as ulcers and inflammation may appear in the mouth, increasing the likelihood of HIV transmission through kissing.
Therefore, although normal kissing behavior does not cause AIDS, if there is a damage to the oral mucosa, an oral wound, or the other person is in the onset of the disease, you may be infected with HIV. In order to avoid the possibility of contracting HIV, it is recommended to check the health of the other person before kissing to ensure that both partners are not infected with HIV.
In addition to sexual and blood-borne transmission, HIV can also be transmitted from mother to child. If the mother is HIV-positive, her newborn may also be infected with HIV. Therefore, prevention of HIV transmission requires attention to the route of mother-to-child transmission, and HIV-infected mothers should receive antiretroviral ** and take appropriate precautions during pregnancy, childbirth and lactation to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission.
In short, kissing itself does not cause AIDS, but if there is a damage to the oral mucosa, an oral wound, or the other person is in the onset stage during kissing, it is possible to be infected with HIV. In order to prevent the spread of AIDS, we should be aware of the transmission routes and preventive measures of AIDS, and pay attention to personal hygiene and safety in daily life.
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