london people

Hi Guys,

Firstly i have to say this site is fantastic. I only came on here for advice on my asthma but today i found myself in a bit of a pickle.

My question is.

I was walking down the road, its quiet cold and foggy there are loads of people everywhere. This guy infront of me decides to spit t the side. I was not directly behind him but a few steps maybe a meter or so.

Now when i was looking because i thought it was disgustimg his spit was brown/ red. Could have been blood or he could have just been spitting something he drank.

My question is i felt domething hit my eye ( bad day not to wear my glasses) if it was his spit do you think i am at risk of getting hiv?

I know it might sound odd but you never know...

Hope someone can help

Thanks..............

[Teak]

No you were not at risk.

[london2009]

Thank you teak for your very quick reply. I wanted to ask why? As i do not know why u said no risk and hopefully i will be a bit more educated about these things and maybe be able to help someone.....

[Teak]

Saliva is not infectious and has over a dozen different enzymes and proteins that inhibit HIV transmission.

[london2009]

Oh ok, well thats certainly something i never knew.... So if your gums were bleeding and the blood was comming from there that would be the same as the teeth are in the mouth?

[Teak]

Yes

[london2009]

thanks teak.... thats kind of you to spnd your time helping dummies like me but at least now if it ever does happen i will feel calmer.....

[london2009]

oh god... i just thought does it matter how much blood there is because like i said the spit was all brown/ red......... sorry teak i know u have helped me and a 1 word answer would be grate and i thank you again for your kind help.

[london2009]

I see that you occasionally reply could ypu help?

[london2009]

i see ur back online could u please answer