Saliva alone is not considered to be a risk for HIV transmission,but because saliva is often contaminated with blood,there is a potential for transmission.

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Saliva itself does not contain enough HIV to pose a risk of infection. However, if saliva is mixed with blood from an HIV-positive individual, there is a potential risk for HIV transmission, making both statements true.

Saliva Alone Is Not Considered to Be a Risk for HIV