Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Can a child get HIV through a schoolyard fight or a contact sport like football?

April 26, 2017child contact fight football schoolyard sport

0

Posted

Can a child get HIV through a schoolyard fight or a contact sport like football?

1 Answer

0

Posted

It is highly unlikely that HIV transmission could occur in this manner. The external contact with blood that might occur in a sports injury is very different from direct entry of blood into the bloodstream which occurs from sharing needles or works.