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Can I play even if I am a person living with HIV? Does water polo pose a risk of HIV transmission?

April 26, 2017Living person play Polo pose risk transmission water

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Can I play even if I am a person living with HIV? Does water polo pose a risk of HIV transmission?

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The ACC Aquatic Club does not discriminate on the basis of HIV status. However, since water polo is a contact sport where injuries are not uncommon, especially bleeding of the nose and mouth and superficial scratches, the issue of HIV transmission arises. But no need to worry: the HIV virus does not survive in water. There is therefore no possibility of transmission by playing water polo. If someone gets hurt, universal precautions (wearing gloves, etc..