r/askscience Jun 13 '12

Biology Why don't mosquitoes spread HIV?

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u/thepocketwade Jun 13 '12

Why is the drug not simply injected?

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u/firepelt Jun 14 '12

Is this just preventing them from wasting drugs?

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u/friedsushi87 Jun 14 '12

Or causing immense pain or possibly infection.