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Q: Statistics- Any cases of HIV spreading in schools ?

asked by: dewey79 on October 17th, 2007

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has there been any cases of children spreading hiv in school? children play on the playground, they spit,they rough house, does anyone know or is there a link? thx

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MandMs

replied on October 19th, 2007

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The danger in transmitting HIV involves direct contact with blood, so, when any child has a cut, scrape, or is bleeding other kids or school personal should avoid direct contact with the lesion.
Other children's secretions like spit are considered safe.

sedum

replied on October 25th, 2007

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