Can you catch HIV from your self?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Surprisingly yes.

HIV is an encrypting virus. This means that the DNA can hide in the genes of a host cell. So even if a body were cured of AIDS the infection could re-emerge from inside your own cells.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

What do you catch first HIV or aids?

You catch HIV first because HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

Can sharks catch HIV?

No, only humans and monkey's can catch HIV. (HIV in monkey's has a different name)

Can you get HIV from sweat?

No.No you can not catch HIV from sweat.

Can you catch HIV from a mosiquito?

Mosquito's do not transmit HIV.

Can everyone catch HIV?

Yes

How come if it takes a lot of blood to catch HIV you can catch it by sharing a needle?

It doesn't take a lot of blood to catch HIV ! A single drop of infected blood is enough !

Can HIV be self given?

Some people are born with HIV if the mother or the father are a carrier

Can babies catch HIV from breast milk?

Yes.

Will you catch hiv from a spoon that has sperm on it which is put into your mouth?

Can you catch hiv from dentist?

It is possible, but highly unlikely.

Can girl catch hiv infection if penis is inserted inside again?

If the male is infected with HIV, then yes.

Can you catch HIV from having dry pubic hair?

The way you catch HIV is by having sex with someone who has HIV or AIDS. It has nothing to do with whether or not your pubic hair is dry. Read more here: * http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_HIV_transmitted