Kissing is a Zero Risk (Zero Risk, I repeat) from HIV transmission standpoint, regardless of the "depth" of the kiss
Does this still hold true if blood was involved? also, does viral load play a factor?
Yes, Kissing is still a Zero risk,
I shouldn't be worried about the post symptoms then?
Would it be safe to say I can be intimate again with my long term partner?
Why is deep kissing not considered a risk? Wouldn't it make sense if both parties could exchange the virus via blood and open sores in the mouth?
Lastly,
1. why does CDC report HIV deep kissing incident. Also, the CDC highly recommends against kissing a person infected with HIV. If its zero risk, why would this matter?
2. How valid is the one report of the female getting hiv from deep kissing her infected partner. I understand these two were in a relationship. But, how many people may have gotten it in similar situations like mine. Maybe people get it through deep kissing. However, they may just write it off as something more risky.
1. The CDC is ultra conservative 2.I heard that 1 cases years ago but it was never officially documented as the official mode of transmission.
Has there ever been any other reports of this mode of transmission? Is it possible that transmission occurs this way, but, people write it off as more riskier behavior?
Can I move on without fear that my original ARS like symptoms were totally unrelated? I would like to move on with life and return to being intimate with my long term partner. Am I safe to assume I can do this now?
1.NO 2.Yes you can get on with life because you had no risk.
How does saliva deactivate HIV? Would it deactivate all of the virus if it cam into contact with the mouth membranes?
It renders HIV inactive because of it's proteins and enzymes that attack HIV.
Since the encounter. I keep getting sores in my mouth. They last for a few days then go away. But always seems Continueous. Is this a symptom of post ARS? I have never gotten sores or canker spots in my mouth before all of this started.
Then go and see the doctor because you had no risk and HIV is not a concern.