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Old 14th Jun 2010, 06:03
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Dr's. Can HIV be transmitted via the mosquito?

I am aware this subject has been done to death, maybe even on this site. Please forgive me if it has.

Posed this question to a young Dr, straight out of medical school. I was laughed at, for even suggesting the possibility. He/she was unable to provide proof that it can't be transmitted via the mosquito however, baring in mind the mosquito is armed with a hyperdermic.

I let the matter drop, not before reminding the young Dr., the human race is not that smart, as we are still unable to cure the common cold. Cure the cold and you will cure aids? If we don't know the cure, then do we really know all the avenues of transmission?

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