How is HIV spread?
The person-to-person spread of HIV is called HIV transmission. HIV is transmitted (spread) only in certain body fluids from a person infected with HIV:
In the United States, HIV is spread mainly by:
In the past, some people were infected with HIV after receiving a blood transfusion or organ or tissue transplant from an HIV-infected donor. Today, this risk is very low because donated blood, organs, and tissues are carefully tested in the United States.
You can’t get HIV from casual contact with a person infected with HIV, for example from a handshake, a hug, or a closed-mouth kiss. And you can’t get HIV from contact with objects such as toilet seats, doorknobs, or dishes used by a person infected with HIV. Use the AIDSinfo You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. infographic to spread this message.
How can I reduce my risk of getting HIV?
Anyone can get HIV, but you can take steps to protect yourself from HIV infection.
I am HIV positive but my partner is HIV negative. How can I protect my partner from HIV?
Take HIV medicines daily. Treatment with HIV medicines (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) helps people with HIV live longer, healthier lives. ART can’t cure HIV infection, but it can reduce the amount of HIV in the body. Having less HIV in your body will reduce your risk of passing HIV to your partner during ***. You can also talk to your partner about taking PrEP.
To protect your partner, use ******s correctly every time you have ***. Even someone who is taking HIV medicines and has an You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. can still potentially transmit HIV to a partner. So even if you are taking HIV medicines, it’s still important to use ******s.
If you inject drugs, don’t share your needles, syringes, or other drug equipment with your partner.
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Are HIV medicines used in other situations to prevent HIV infection?
Yes, HIV medicines are also used for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
How can I learn more about preventing HIV?
Browse through the following information. This fact sheet is based on this information.
From CDC:
The person-to-person spread of HIV is called HIV transmission. HIV is transmitted (spread) only in certain body fluids from a person infected with HIV:
- Blood
- Semen
- Pre-seminal fluids
- Rectal fluids
- Vaginal fluids
- Mother's milk
In the United States, HIV is spread mainly by:
- Having anal or vaginal *** with someone who has HIV without using a ****** or taking medicines to prevent or treat HIV
- Sharing injection drug equipment ("works"), such as needles, with someone who has HIV
In the past, some people were infected with HIV after receiving a blood transfusion or organ or tissue transplant from an HIV-infected donor. Today, this risk is very low because donated blood, organs, and tissues are carefully tested in the United States.
You can’t get HIV from casual contact with a person infected with HIV, for example from a handshake, a hug, or a closed-mouth kiss. And you can’t get HIV from contact with objects such as toilet seats, doorknobs, or dishes used by a person infected with HIV. Use the AIDSinfo You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. infographic to spread this message.
How can I reduce my risk of getting HIV?
Anyone can get HIV, but you can take steps to protect yourself from HIV infection.
- Get tested and know your partner’s HIV status. Talk to your partner about HIV testing and get tested before you have ***. Use this You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. to find an HIV testing location near you.
- Have less risky ***. HIV is mainly spread by having anal or vaginal *** without a ****** or without taking medicines to prevent or treat HIV.
- Use ******s. Use a ****** correctly every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral ***. Read this fact sheet from CDC on how to use ******s correctly.
- Limit your number of sexual partners. The more partners you have, the more likely you are to have a partner with HIV whose HIV is not well controlled or to have a partner with a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Both of these factors can increase the risk of HIV transmission. If you have more than one sexual partner, get tested for HIV regularly.
- Get tested and treated for STDs. Insist that your partners get tested and treated too. Having an STD can increase your risk of becoming infected with HIV or spreading it to others.
- Talk to your health care provider about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is an HIV prevention option for people who don’t have HIV but who are at high risk of becoming infected with HIV. PrEP involves taking a specific HIV medicine every day. For more information, read the AIDSinfo fact sheet on You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Don’t inject drugs. But if you do, use only sterile drug injection equipment and water and never share your equipment with others.
I am HIV positive but my partner is HIV negative. How can I protect my partner from HIV?
Take HIV medicines daily. Treatment with HIV medicines (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) helps people with HIV live longer, healthier lives. ART can’t cure HIV infection, but it can reduce the amount of HIV in the body. Having less HIV in your body will reduce your risk of passing HIV to your partner during ***. You can also talk to your partner about taking PrEP.
To protect your partner, use ******s correctly every time you have ***. Even someone who is taking HIV medicines and has an You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. can still potentially transmit HIV to a partner. So even if you are taking HIV medicines, it’s still important to use ******s.
If you inject drugs, don’t share your needles, syringes, or other drug equipment with your partner.
To learn more, read this webpage from AIDS.gov on You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Are HIV medicines used in other situations to prevent HIV infection?
Yes, HIV medicines are also used for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
PEP is the use of HIV medicines to reduce the risk of HIV infection soon after a possible exposure to HIV. PEP may be used, for example, after a person has *** without a ****** with a person who is infected with HIV or after a health care worker is accidentally exposed to HIV in the workplace. To be effective, PEP must be started within 3 days after the possible exposure to HIV. PEP involves taking HIV medicines each day for 28 days. For more information, read the AIDSinfo fact sheet on You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. - Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Women with HIV take HIV medicines during *******cy and childbirth to reduce the risk of passing HIV to their babies. Their newborn babies also receive HIV medicine for 4 to 6 weeks after birth. The HIV medicine reduces the risk of infection from any HIV that may have entered a baby’s body during childbirth. For more information, read the AIDSinfo fact sheet on You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
How can I learn more about preventing HIV?
Browse through the following information. This fact sheet is based on this information.
From CDC:
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- Recommendations for Use of Antiretroviral Drugs in *******t HIV-1-Infected Women for Maternal Health and Interventions to Reduce Perinatal HIV Transmission in the United States:
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