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HIV infection does does not happen with casual contact, and although some local legends abound about getting the Aids virus with kissing an infected person on the cheek, is not true. A casual peck-on-the-cheek does not pose a health risk since unbroken skin is a safe barrier. Such casual social behavior and showing of affection has not caused infection since there is no transfer of body fluids, such as saliva.
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Open mouth (French) kissing, or deep throat, where saliva is mixed in some quantities is considered low risk - as long as no blood or broken skin is present.
Continuous French kissing (a kiss in which one partner's tongue is inserted in the other partner's mouth) could damage the skin of the mouth, gums or lips, and for this reason the CDC advises against kissing an infected person in this way, since the disease can be carried in saliva.
But to keep things in perspective, the concentration of the aids virus in saliva is low, but if one of the participants do have broken skin, there can be a possibility of transmission.
If you however have any questions regarding this, we do suggest that you contact your health practitioner or nearest clinic.
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