how is hiv not transmitted through kissing

[ivaregar]

hello ive read a lot of q&a about how hiv cannot be transmitted through kissing. may you illustrate with words how exactly this form of act doesn't pass the virus? i think it doesn't put peoples mind at peace when given the simple answer 'it doesnt transmit this way' as we are curious creatures and would like to be educated into why and how it isn't transmitted this way.

thanks and fantastic job!

[ivaregar]

thanks for educating me in this scenario.

[Teak]

No. Saliva contains over a dozen different enzymes and proteins that inhibits HIV transmission.

[ivaregar]

so if a person has a cut or are bleeding in their mouth and the person on the other end doesnt know or can't tell then it can be chance of infection?

[nursegirl6572]

NO.  Blood borne means that is the way the virus thrives in a body and is transmitted.  Some infections are passed via "droplets" as in sneezing and coughing, in regards to HIV and other blood borne diseases, like Hep B, it must reach the bloodstream to be able to infect a person.

[ivaregar]

ok thanks it's clearer to see what you mean saliva-wise.

but you stated it is a blood bourne virus so.......

as the virus being blood bourne, there is then a chance of exposure if both people had blood leaking in the mouth?

[Teak]

That has been said multiple times but no matter how many times it's said it will be asked again.

[RainLover71]

well said JJ where have you been all this time--this forum needs a person like you posting on it.

[JessyJames2010]

Hello

The virus is very fragile.  Viruses are protein encapsulated pathogens.  So if it is exposed to air/oxygen or anything other than enclosed blood flow (HIV is mainly a blood borne pathogen) then it will fall apart (be inactivated/die/degrade).   Saliva has enzymes that break down the proteins that encapsulate the virus.    ...etc   Pick up a virology book if you don't believe   ;)