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TRANSMISSION The
virus can enter the body through the lining of the vagina, vulva, penis,
rectum, or mouth during sex *HIV
is spread most commonly by having unprotected sex with an infected
partner. *Risky
behavior HIV can infect anyone who practices risky behaviors such as *Sharing
drug needles or syringes *Having
sexual contact, including oral, with an infected person without using a
condom *Having
sexual contact with someone whose HIV status is unknown *Infected
blood HIV
was transmitted through transfusions of contaminated blood or blood
components *Contaminated
needles by
the sharing of needles or syringes accidental sticks with contaminated
needles or other medical instruments *Mother
to child Women
can transmit HIV to their babies during pregnancy or birth *HIV
also
can be spread to babies through the breast milk of mothers infected with
the virus *Saliva
Laboratory
studies reveal that saliva has natural properties that limit the power of
HIV to infect, and the amount of virus in saliva appears to be very low no
evidence that the virus is spread to others through saliva by kissing The
lining of the mouth, however, can be infected by HIV, and instances of HIV
transmission through oral intercourse have been reported Scientists
have found no evidence that HIV is spread through sweat, tears, urine, or
feces *Casual
contact HIV
is not spread through casual contact such as the sharing of food utensils,
towels and bedding, swimming pools, telephones, or toilet seats. *Sexually
transmitted infections (STI) such as syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydial
infection, gonorrhea, or bacterial vaginosis appears, you may be more
susceptible to getting HIV infection during sex with infected partners |
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