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The saliva test for HIV provides results in about 20 minutes while the person waits at the testing facility.

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Can HIV virus transfer through saliva?

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Can saliva causes HIV aids?

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Is the highest concentrations of HIV is saliva?

No; highest concentration of HIV is in blood.


Is there any known cases of hiv being spread through silva?

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Does HIV run through saliva?

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