HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. While it can be transmitted through specific body fluids, many people have misconceptions about how it spreads.
Understanding the ways HIV cannot be transmitted is essential for reducing fear and stigma.+See more details
Casual Contact
You cannot get HIV through casual contact. This includes hugging, shaking hands, or simply being in the same room with an infected person. Everyday social interactions are completely safe.
Sharing Utensils or Food
HIV is not spread through food or drinks. Sharing plates, cups, or utensils with someone who has HIV does not pose any risk.
Kissing on the cheek or lips is also safe, as saliva carries an extremely low amount of the virus.
Air and Water
The virus cannot survive in air or water. Being around someone who is infected, swimming in the same pool, or using the same bathroom does not transmit HIV. The virus dies quickly outside the body.
Insect Bites
HIV cannot be transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, or other insects. When insects bite, they do not inject the blood of previous victims, so there is no risk of infection.
Touching or Contact with Skin
HIV cannot pass through intact skin. Simple touches, pats on the back, or even minor scrapes from contact with an infected person are safe. The virus needs direct access to the bloodstream or mucous membranes.
Conclusion
HIV spreads only through specific fluids like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, and breast milk. Knowing what does not transmit the virus helps reduce unnecessary fear.
Respect, compassion, and accurate knowledge are the best tools for supporting people living with HIV.+See more details
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