Misinformation about HIV transmission is one of the biggest causes of HIV anxiety. Many people fear HIV in everyday situations, but the truth is that HIV is not easily transmitted — and most of these fears are based on myths, not science. Below are the most common HIV transmission myths, debunked with facts from medical authorities worldwide.
Continue readingNo. Absolutely not.
This is a clear, definitive answer confirmed by medical authorities worldwide.
To be honest, the thought of eating food chewed and spit out by another person is unpleasant for most people. But while it may feel gross, it does NOT put you at any risk of HIV infection.
Even in extreme cases—sharing dishes, eating from the same plate, kissing, or eating food chewed by someone with HIV—there is no risk of HIV transmission.
There has never been a single case of HIV infection through sharing meals, saliva contact, or contact with vomit.
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