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Can anyone become infected with HIV if bitten by a mosquito that came in contact with an HIV infected person?
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∙ 13y ago
This is frequently asked question! HIV infection does not transmit by the fleas. They suck the blood of the infected person. When the flea bites you it does not inject back the same blood. You do not get HIV infection that way.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, it is a rare occurrence called mitochondriatic transfer and it usually happens in Africa. It does happen though, and you should see your doctor if you think that is what happened to you.
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∙ 13y agoI believe there is still no documented cases where a mosquito has infected someone with HIV. It appears it is not possible to occur.
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