HIV/AIDS 101

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HIV is transmitted through the following body fluids:

*  Blood...Semen...Pre-cum...Rectal fluids...vaginal fluids...breast milk

 There are several ways this can happen:

*  From condomless vaginal/frontal or anal sex with someone who has HIV, while not using a condom.

*  From sharing needles, syringes or other injection equipment with someone who has HIV, while not using PrEP.

*  From mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding.  

*  From being stuck with a needle or cut with a sharp object that contains HIV-positive blood.   

*  From getting a blood transfusion.  

HIV is not transmitted through saliva, urine, feces, vomit, sweat, animals, bugs or the air.  

*  HIV is not transmitted through food handling, prepared or served by a person who is HIV positive.

*  Share toilets, telephones or clothing with a person who is HIV positive.

*  Share  forks, spoons, knives or drinking glasses with a person who is HIV positive.

*  Touch, hug or kiss a person who is HIV positive.