Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

• HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

• HIV is transmitted in blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. The most common ways HIV is spread are by

• Having unprotected sexual intercourse with someone who has the virus

• Sharing needles or syringes with someone who has the virus

• Being deeply punctured with a needle or surgical instrument contaminated with the virus

• Getting HIV-infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions into open wounds or sores

• HIV can also be passed from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding.

• HIV is not transmitted by simple casual contact such as kissing, sharing drinking glasses, or hugging.

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