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xchrom

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Fri Mar 14, 2014, 09:06 AM Mar 2014

Rare 'likely' female-to-female HIV case reported in US

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-26571161

US health officials have published details of a rare case of suspected female-to-female HIV infection.

A 46-year-old woman "likely acquired" the virus during a six-month monogamous relationship with a HIV-positive woman in Texas, said the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

She was infected with a strain that had a 98% genetic match to her partner's.

The virus can be transmitted when bodily fluids come into contact with cuts, abrasions and mucus membranes.
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Rare 'likely' female-to-female HIV case reported in US (Original Post) xchrom Mar 2014 OP
The lowest risk group--but it can happen. nt Lex Mar 2014 #1
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