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How is HIV spread?

HIV is spread though four body fluids:

  • semen
  • vaginal fluid
  • blood
  • breast milk

HIV is NOT spread through:

  • tears
  • sweat
  • feces
  • urine
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Contents

What is HIV?
What is AIDS?
How is HIV spread?
arrowThrough sex?
arrowThrough blood?
arrowMothers to babies?
What are the symptoms?
What is an HIV test?
Should you get tested?
How is HIV treated?
Are there long-term effects?
Is HIV always fatal?
What is hepatitis C coinfection?
Resources

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