How HIV is spread

HIV is spread through some of the body's fluids. HIV is in:

    Blood
    Semen
    Vaginal fluids
    Breast milk
    Some corpse fluids that may be handled by condition anxiety workers (fluids surrounding the brains and spinal string, bone joints, and around an unborn infant)

HIV may be passed from one individual to another by:

    More ordinary
        Having sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with a individual who has HIV
        Sharing needles with someone who has HIV, such as when using drugs
        Pregnancy, labor, childbirth, or breastfeeding if a mother has HIV
    Less common
        Blood transfusion from an HIV positive blood donor, which is very unlikely today because U.S. blood banks test donated blood for HIV
        Eating food that has been preached by an HIV-infected individual. The blood in a caregiver's mouth can mix with nourishment while chewing. This is rare and has only been noted among infants whose HIV sure caregiver gave them preached food.
        Using a dirty tattooing needle (if it was used before on someone with HIV). Create sure the needle is new.
        Sharing a toothbrush or razor with someone who has HIV