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AIDS/HIV
HIV transmission through urine?
Originally Published: August 27, 1999
 

Alice,

Can the HIV be passed through urine?

Thanks, Curious

 

Dear Curious,

No. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS (SIDA in Spanish), is transmitted via blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. There have been no documented cases of HIV contraction from urine, sweat, and saliva.

Alice

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