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On Fri, 21 Jun 91 08:35:14 pdt Support Account for SCI.MED.AIDS said:
>
>I just heard that some researchers are saying that the virus can be
>transmitted through saliva.  I had never heard this before.  Is it
>a new finding/precaution, or just a rumor?
>

There was considerable airplay and press devoted to this yesterday.

Today's media covering AIDS:

USA Today
   p. A1  (headline) "AIDS from a deep kiss: 'Very low risk.'
   p. D1  "Gene therapy holds promise against AIDS'
   p. A10 (entire page) Debate on AIDS

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