The potential for transmission of human immunodeficiency virus through human bites

Reviews evidence related to the potential for HIV transmission through human bites. Concludes that while biologically possible, transmission remains unlikely, risk is epidemiologically insignificant and as yet, has not been well documented.

Author
K. Richman & L. Rickman
Reference
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 6, 4, 1993, pp. 402–406
Format
Academic article
Countries
Global