AIDS/HIV - Prevention And Transmission

Introduction

HIV virus is transmitted by exchange of body fluids from infected person to the uninfected. Sexual activities can transmit the virus when direct contact occurs between the HIV infected persons body fluid and mucous membranes
of another. This spread can be prevented by avoiding these behaviors or by use of preventive condoms. Use of disposable syringes can avoid transmission
of the virus by needle. Routine testing for HIV
can prevent transmission through blood transfusions.