CDC and kissing

[john256]

I know CDC has a conservative approach regarding HIV and maybe that's the reason why they recommend not to engage in deep kissing with an hiv positive person.

But even they being conservative i can imagine they wouldn't say that if deep kissing was completely zero risk, don't you think?

Why or when can it be risky?

Thanks.

[Teak]

Post your questions in the Expert forum. You have been given your assessment.

[john256]

But does it deactivate ALL virus present in blood or some can escape and remain infectious?

[Teak]

Saliva has over a dozen different enzymes and proteins that inhibit HIV transmission.

[john256]

How is that possible?

[Teak]

Yes even if blood is present.

[john256]

Is it zero risk even with blood present?

[Teak]

It's old and they've haven't updated their website in years. The same info has been on there since the 80's.

[john256]

But why do they say that?

I know you respect the CDC. They are an important and serious organization, no?

[Teak]

Never...