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How do you catch an HIV?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

By exchanging bodily fluids and letting them into your bloodstream. This includes unprotected sex, cleaning or coming in contact with blood without gloves, etc.

Saliva, unless consumed in great amounts, is not generally a risk.

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Can sharks catch HIV?

No, only humans and monkey's can catch HIV. (HIV in monkey's has a different name)

What do you catch first HIV or aids?

You catch HIV first because HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

Can you get HIV from sweat?

No.No you can not catch HIV from sweat.

Can you catch HIV from a mosiquito?

Mosquito's do not transmit HIV.

Can everyone catch HIV?

Yes

How come if it takes a lot of blood to catch HIV you can catch it by sharing a needle?

It doesn't take a lot of blood to catch HIV ! A single drop of infected blood is enough !

Can babies catch HIV from breast milk?

Yes.

Will you catch hiv from a spoon that has sperm on it which is put into your mouth?

Can you catch hiv from dentist?

It is possible, but highly unlikely.

Can girl catch hiv infection if penis is inserted inside again?

If the male is infected with HIV, then yes.

Can you catch HIV from having dry pubic hair?

The way you catch HIV is by having sex with someone who has HIV or AIDS. It has nothing to do with whether or not your pubic hair is dry. Read more here: * http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_HIV_transmitted

Can you catch HIV from saliva?

Yes. Saliva is a body fluid and in certain circumstances HIV can be transmitted through it.No, there is not enough HIV in saliva to be transmitted.