HIV transmission through urine?Originally Published: August 27, 1999 - Last Updated / Reviewed On: November 15, 2011 |
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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.
