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Can HIV spread via oral sex with bleeding gums?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) possible through brief oral sex without a condom if my partner has bleeding gums and my foreskin has small microscopic cuts because of sugar in the urine (there was no bleeding in the foreskin during the act)?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected oral intercourse are nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. If there was blood during the activity, there are possibilities of transmission of HIV, but the risk is very low, according to the description. If the person is HIV-negative, then there is no chance of transmission. I suggest you go for an HIV antibody test now and after three months of exposure to relieve yourself from this anxiety. If the act is within 72 hours of exposure, I suggest you consult a specialist for further risk assessment. I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

I did not have any physical cuts or bleeding in my foreskin. I have sugar in my urine because of this, I am more prone to UTI. Are the chances of HIV high if a girl has bleeding gums?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

In my opinion, the chances of transmission of HIV are almost nil.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 18, 2023
Reviewed At July 10, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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