There is still misunderstanding about how HIV is transmitted from one person to another. Knowing the basics helps you avoid getting the virus if you are HIV-, and avoid passing it on if you are HIV+.
HIV is spread through the following body fluids:
Blood (including menstrual blood)
Semen and other male sexual fluids ("pre-cum")
Vaginal fluids
Breast milk
HIV is not spread through these body fluids:
Sweat
Tears
Saliva (spit)
The spread of HIV can be prevented! There are ways to avoid, or at least, reduce contact with the bodily fluids that spread HIV (blood, sexual fluids, and breast milk). This info sheet will explain how.
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