Contracting HIV is a significant concern due to its potential to lead to AIDS, which severely compromises the immune system and increases vulnerability to infections and certain cancers. Additionally, HIV is primarily transmitted through high-risk behaviors, making awareness and prevention crucial to curtail its spread. Stigma and discrimination associated with HIV can hinder individuals from seeking testing and treatment, exacerbating public health challenges. Effective management and prevention strategies are essential for improving health outcomes and reducing transmission rates.
Probably because one of the main ways for people contracting HIV is from shared needles used in substance abuse.
Yes, there are reports that say that HIV positive mothers who are breastfeeding will reduce the risk of the baby contracting HIV.
Yes; having a STD absolutely does increase your chances of contracting HIV.
No. First of all, the majority of all HIV and AIDS cases are of heterosexuals. Second, HIV can be spread through other ways besides sex the chances of contracting the virus can be reduced by practicing abstinence but being safe and careful will help in decreasing chances of contracting Hiv
Tom does not have HIV. The character he played in the film "Philadelphia" had HIV, then died of AIDS.
Yes it completely is.
HIV risk is not linked to blood groups, it is linked to life style.
FALSE
To be exposed to does not always mean that you will be infected. If contracting the disease you will still not test positive until some time afterwards.
There is no risk unless you exchange body fluids e.g unprotected sex, sharing needles.
HIV is not transmitted 100% of the time when you have sex with someone infected. Condoms can further lower the risk.
Yes.I personally listened to her telling her story about contracting HIV when she was around age 14 from a permiscous lifestyle.